Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 12:15PM EDT until September 24 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 9:15am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northeastern Roane County in central West Virginia...
Western Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
South Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1215 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Gassaway, Cedar Creek State Park,
Arnoldsburg, Normantown, Stumptown, Shock, Rosedale, Nicut,
Millstone, Cedarville, Tanner, Mount Zion, Orma, Wilsie, Big
Springs, Burnt House and Frametown.
- 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:
Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov