Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 12:53PM EDT until July 12 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 9:53am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Boyd County in northeastern Kentucky...
North Central Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southern Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
Northern Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 400 PM EDT.
* At 1253 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Huntington, Wayne, Hamlin, Beech Fork State Park, Cannonsburg,
Barboursville, Kenova, Catlettsburg, Ceredo, Centerville, Burnaugh,
Durbin, Princess, South Point, Burlington, West Hamlin, Lavalette,
Lockwood, Salt Rock and Branchland.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 182 and 191.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Boyd, KY; Lawrence, KY; Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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