Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 11:18PM EDT until September 13 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 8:18pm
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1118 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain had fell across
the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain has fallen in the
last two hours or so, with up to 6 inches total thus far today in
some locations. No additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is
ongoing.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior heavy rain.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Clay, Glen and Procious.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clay, WV; Kanawha, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov