Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 7:30AM EDT until May 27 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 4:30am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 730 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. 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...
Shinnston and Enterprise.
This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 127 and 128.
This includes the following streams and drainages...
Tenmile Creek, West Fork River, Beards Run, Thomas Fork, Smith Run,
Plummer Run and Mudlick Run.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Harrison, WV; Taylor, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: