Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 4:46PM EDT until July 11 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain in Anawalt and Jenkinjones. 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.
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.
Additional showers and thunderstorms to the west across eastern
Kentucky will move across the warned area over the next few hours.
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: