Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 10:14AM EDT until July 22 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 7:14am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Taylor County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 430 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 1013 AM EDT, Flooding is occurring in the warned area due to
thunderstorms last night. This includes locations along Middle
Fork Tygart Valley River where the automated gauge at Audra State
Park was in moderate flood. The latest gauge reading there was
11.65 feet and falling. At these stages the the campground and
roads within the park are flooded. In addition, lowl-lying
locations along the West Fork River from Shinnston to Enterprise
can expect flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport,
Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Lumberport,
Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior, Lost Creek,
Flemington, Galloway, Rosemont, Meadland and Century.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 109 and 128. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 69 and 82.
- 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; Harrison, WV; Randolph, WV; Taylor, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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