West Virginia Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 10:48

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 1:48PM EDT until July 18 at 4:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Cabell County in central West Virginia... West Central Putnam County in western West Virginia... * Until 445 PM EDT. * At 148 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... Hurricane, Milton, Culloden and Teays Valley. This includes Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 25 and 42.
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: 
Cabell, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV