Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:35PM EDT until September 23 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Central Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 530 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wayne, Beech Fork State Park, Barboursville, East Lynn Lake, East
Lynn, Salt Rock, Genoa and Pea Ridge.
- 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:
Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov