Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 6:44PM EDT until May 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 644 PM EDT, emergency management reported ongoing flooding in the
warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1.0 to 2.0 inches in 1
hour.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported water getting into some
buildings in Parsons and Hendricks as well as some road
closures across the county due to flooding.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Parsons, Davis, Thomas, Hendricks, Hambleton, Blackwater Falls,
Benbush, Elk, Canaan Valley State Park, Red Creek, Lead Mine,
Canaan Hgts, Cortland, Davisville, Saint George, Laneville,
Pheasant Run and Pifer Moutain.
Water getting into some buildings in Parsons and Hendricks.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Tucker, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender: