Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 12 at 5:34PM EDT until July 12 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 12, 2026 - 2:34pm
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 534 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. 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...
Logan, Chapmanville, Chief Logan State Park, Mount Gay-Shamrock,
Holden, West Logan, Mitchell Heights, Mount Gay, Verdunville,
Switzer and Chauncey.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 22 and 35.
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:
Logan, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: