Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 2:42PM EDT until July 11 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern McDowell County in southern West Virginia...
Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned
area. Flash flooding is already occurring in Anawalt and
Jenkinjones.
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, Gary, Northfork, Davy, Keystone, Anawalt, Kimball,
Jenkinjones and Maybeury.
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:
McDowell, WV; Wyoming, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: