Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 5:38PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
Southeastern Taylor County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring on Cherokee Road and Wolf Run
Road.
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...
Grafton, Philippi, Flemington, Moatsville, Nestorville, Tygart Lake
State Park, Knottsville and Galloway.
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; Taylor, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: