Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 28 at 8:21AM EDT until July 28 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 5:21am
Expires:
July 28, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia...
Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
North Central Logan County in southern West Virginia...
East Central Wayne County in western West Virginia...
* Until 1115 AM EDT.
* At 821 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
Madison, Hamlin, Chapmanville, Spurlockville, Gill, Harts, Julian,
Ranger, Danville, Mud, Palermo, Alkol, Woodville, Yawkey,
Griffithsville, Turtle Creek, Myra, Sweetland, Foster and Jeffrey.
This includes Route 119 between mile markers 35 and 61.
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:
Boone, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV; Wayne, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: