Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 9:49AM EDT until July 22 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:49am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Barbour County in northeastern West
Virginia...
West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take
several hours for all the water from these storms to work through
local drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 948 AM EDT, Flooding is ongoing due to heavy rain from earlier
thunderstorms. River gauges indicate minor flooding is occurring
on Sand Run and Middle Fork Tygart Valley River near Ellamore.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill and Ellamore.
- This includes Route 33 between mile markers 15 and 17.
- 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: