Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:46PM EDT until July 6 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:46pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible as
a cluster of storms moves into 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...
Welch, Grundy, War, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Jolo, Avondale, Stacy,
Roseann, and Coalwood.
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: