Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 9:32AM EDT until July 28 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 6:32am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
At 932 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen from thunderstorms earlier this morning. 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...
Huntington, Hamlin, Chesapeake, Proctorville, Beech Fork State
Park, Lake Vesuvius, Barboursville, Ceredo, Ona, Burlington, Aid,
West Hamlin, Athalia, Pea Ridge, Lavalette, Scottown, Salt Rock and
Branchland.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 4
and 24.
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:
Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: