Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 7:46PM EDT until July 18 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 4:46pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Northeastern Barbour County in northeastern West
Virginia...
Southeastern Taylor County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 744 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grafton, Philippi, Flemington, Moatsville, Nestorville, Tygart
Lake State Park, Knottsville and Galloway.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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: