Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 3:23AM EDT until July 22 at 5:08PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 12:23am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West
Virginia...
Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County.
For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.
* WHEN...Until this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Major flooding in Buckhannon and
surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge
near the gage begins to flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 2:45 AM EDT Wednesday was 26.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 27.4 feet
this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this
morning.
- Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.9
feet on 07/31/1996.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 330 PM EDT.
Area Description:
Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: