Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 12:11AM EDT until July 23 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 9:11pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia...
Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi.
* WHEN...From this morning to Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck
Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are
flooded. At 21.0 feet, Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood.
Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered
bridge. At 22.0 feet, North High and Woods Streets are flooded.
Stevens and North Walnut Streets are flooded. Also, a store is
flooded near Stevens and North Walnuts Streets. At 25.0 feet, Most
areas along the river are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- There is no current observed data.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this
morning to a crest of 24.5 feet this evening. It will then fall
below flood stage late tonight.
- Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.7
feet on 06/23/1972.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 1215 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Barbour, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: