Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 4:28PM EDT until July 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 1:28pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 730 PM EDT.
* At 428 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 up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Fash flooding was already reported near Given and
Kenna.
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...
Ripley, Kenna, Given, Fairplain, Evans, Statts Mills and
Cottageville.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 123
and 143.
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:
Jackson, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: