Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:11PM EDT until July 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:11pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* 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 1030 PM EDT.
* At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1.5 and 2.5 inches
of rain have fallen from earlier storms. Additional thunderstorms
are moving into the area producing heavy rainfall. Additional
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected.
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.
Creeks and streams that may have receded within there banks are
expected to rise out of their banks again.
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.
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:
Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: