Virginia, West Virginia Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/12/2026 05:15

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 8:15AM EDT until July 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 5:15am
Expires: 
July 12, 2026 - 8:15am
Description: 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia... Southern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... * Until 1115 AM EDT. * At 815 AM 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 1 to 2 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... Grundy, War, Big Rock, Bradshaw, Jolo, Stacy, Roseann, Hurley, Vansant and Cucumber.
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: 
Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV