Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:15PM EDT until July 18 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
Central Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 715 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 up to 0.5 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...
Nitro, Sissonville, Clendenin, Poca, Elkview, Pinch, Cross Lanes,
Teays Valley and Bancroft.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 106 and 113.
Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 42 and 47.
Interstate 79 between mile markers 3 and 17.
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:
Kanawha, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: