Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:22PM EDT until July 22 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 6:22pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 9:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
* Until 1230 AM EDT.
* At 922 PM EDT, Emergency management reported several swift water
rescues this evening with some ongoing. Several people have been
reported trapped either in vehicles or in homes. Numerous roads are
reported flooded along with many structures. Rainfall amounts of 5
to 7 inches have been recorded by gages throughout the area since
this afternoon.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Central Upshur County including the areas
in and around Buckhannon. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
Horner.
This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lewis, WV; Randolph, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: