Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 9:17PM EDT until September 24 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 6:17pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the thunderstorms
last night continues.
* WHERE...Calhoun County in north central West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 911 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways
across the warned area. The Little Kanawha River gauge at
Grantsville has risen above action stage, or 34 feet, and
continues to rise.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grantsville, Arnoldsburg, Mount Zion, Millstone, Orma,
Annamoriah, Big Springs, and Nicut.
- 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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Calhoun, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov