Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 8:17AM EDT until September 21 at 12:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Northeastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 815 AM EDT, Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen
overnight which has resulted in flooding of some creeks.
Emergency management reported flooding of some county roads this
morning.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glenville, Grantsville, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Big
Springs, Burnt House, Tanner, Smithville, Newberne, Mount Zion,
Brohard, Normantown, Munday, Macfarlan and Annamoriah.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov