Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 6:41PM EDT until July 18 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 3:41pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
Southern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
Southwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 915 PM EDT.
* At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 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...
Harrisville, Salem, Jackson Mill, Ellenboro, Pullman, Auburn,
Grove, Leopold, New Milton, Blandville, Avon, Coxs Mills,
Greenwood, Berea, Newberne, Camden and Burnt House.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia near mile marker 37...and
between mile markers 43 and 46...and near mile marker 48.
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:
Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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