Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:19PM EDT until August 12 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:19pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 914 PM EDT, At 915 PM EDT, Previous heavy rainfall is causing
larger streams to continue to rise. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hamlin, Alum Creek, Sweetland, Griffithsville, Yawkey and Sod.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov