Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 3:27PM EDT until July 21 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:27pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. 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...
Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
Horner.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.
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:
Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: