West Virginia Severe Flash Flood Warning | Effective 07/18/2026 13:04

Headline: 
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 4:04PM EDT until July 18 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 18, 2026 - 1:04pm
Expires: 
July 18, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Taylor County in northern West Virginia... * Until 700 PM EDT. * At 404 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore, West Milford, Lost Creek, Flemington, Despard and Rosemont. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 108 and 120. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 79 and 82.
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: 
Barbour, WV; Harrison, WV; Taylor, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV