Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:26PM EDT until July 21 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:26pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND EAST CENTRAL
LEWIS COUNTIES...
At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. There are
several reports of swift water rescues and along with significant
flooding of structures.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Central Upshur County including the areas
in and around Buckhannon. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
streets and underpasses.
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:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
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:
Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: