West Virginia Flash Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/24/2026 17:16

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:16PM EDT until May 25 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 5:16pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description: 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... North Central Clay County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 816 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... Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Big Otter, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Normantown, Cedarville, Shock, Rosedale, Stumptown, Wilsie, Nicut, Stouts Mills, Millstone, Orma, Baldwin, Chloe and Nebo. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 39 and 44...and between mile markers 77 and 83.
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: 
Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Clay, WV; Gilmer, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV