Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:02PM EDT until September 24 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
West Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
North Central Clay County in north central West Virginia...
Southwestern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 801 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways
due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms earlier this evening.
Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Big Otter, Arnoldsburg, Nicut, Chloe, Orma, Nebo, Shock,
Rosedale, Millstone, Servia, and Tariff.
- This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 36 and 45.
- 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Clay, WV; Gilmer, WV; Roane, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov