Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:15PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:15pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 615 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 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall
Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills,
Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills,
Alum Bridge and Smithville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36.
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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