Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 3:34PM EDT until September 23 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:34pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 334 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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...
Spurlockville, Ranger, Harts, Palermo, Sweetland, and Alkol.
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:
Lincoln, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov