Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 8:42PM EDT until September 24 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 5:42pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Boone County in central West Virginia...
South Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
North Central Logan County in southern 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 839 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms earlier this evening. Flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4
inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mud.
- This includes Route 119 between mile markers 39 and 40.
- 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:
Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov