Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:15PM EDT until July 21 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 2.5
inches are possible in the warned area in a short period of time.
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...
St. Marys, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Matamoras,
Lowell, Macksburg, Friendly, Lower Salem, New Matamoras, Point
Lookout, Arvilla, Wick, Mountain, Alma, Lima and Devola.
This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 6 and 17.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: