Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 22 at 8:45PM EDT until September 22 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 1145 PM EDT.
* At 845 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Beckley, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Sophia, Dry Creek, Macarthur, Crab
Orchard, Prosperity, Stanaford, Beaver, Bradley, Piney View,
Daniels, Coal City, Lester, Glen Daniel and Bolt.
This includes the following highways...
Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 4. Interstate 64 in West Virginia
between mile markers 120 and 127. West Virginia Turnpike between mile
markers 37 and 50.
Flash flooding is occurring in Beckley.
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.
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:
Fayette, WV; Raleigh, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov