Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 4:57PM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...
Barboursville, Milton, Ona, Green Bottom and Pea Ridge.
This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 15
and 27.
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:
Cabell, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: