Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 4:56AM EDT until September 13 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 13, 2026 - 1:56am
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Braxton County in north central West
Virginia...
East Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 454 AM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain had fell across
the warned area on Saturday, ranging anywhere from 1 to 4 inches.
Lingering high water is expected across portions of the warned
area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Weston, Stonewall Jackson, Burnsville, Sand Run, Walkersville and
Horner.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 74 and 100. Route 33 between
mile markers 1 and 6.
- 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:
Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov