Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:25PM EDT until May 25 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 130 AM EDT.
* At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 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...
Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore, West
Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew and Despard.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 104 and 119. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 76 and 82.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: