Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 23 at 6:20PM EDT until September 23 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 3:20pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Boone County in central West Virginia...
South Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
North Central Logan County in southern West Virginia...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 620 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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...
Mud.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 39 and 40.
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:
Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov