Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:54AM EDT until September 20 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 4:54am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 6:45am
Description:
At 754 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
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...
Summersville, Richwood, Marlinton, Clay, Webster Springs, Cass
Scenic Railroad, Green Bank, Addison (Webster Springs),
Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Snowshoe, Glen,
Mingo, Cowen, Durbin, Hillsboro, Bergoo, Upper Glade, and Waneta.
This includes Route 19 between mile markers 34 and 49.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clay, WV; Nicholas, WV; Pocahontas, WV; Randolph, WV; Webster, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov