Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 5:58PM EDT until May 24 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Logan County in southern West Virginia...
Central Mingo County in southern West Virginia...
* Until 1000 PM EDT.
* At 558 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Williamson, Delbarton, Red Jacket, Holden, Chattaroy, Matewan,
Varney, Myrtle, Sarah Ann, Chauncey and Switzer.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 9 and 23.
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:
Logan, WV; Mingo, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: