Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 8:14AM EDT until July 22 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:14am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West
Virginia...
Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Southern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 814 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is already occurring.
Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rock Cave, Junior, Montrose, Alton, Alexander, French Creek and
Kerens.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Barbour, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: