Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:24PM EDT until September 21 at 2:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 245 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 218 PM EDT, The automated gage on the Little Tygart Creek in
Mineral Wells was in minor flood and slowly falling with a
reading of 12 feet. At a stage of 12 feet, Irene Lane and low
spots on the golf course in Mineral Wells flood.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg and Mineralwells.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 167 and 174.
Route 50 in West Virginia near mile marker 9.
- 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:
Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov