West Virginia Severe Flood Warning | Effective 07/22/2026 03:48

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 6:48AM EDT until July 22 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 22, 2026 - 3:48am
Expires: 
July 22, 2026 - 6:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Southwestern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 647 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Macfarlan. - 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: 
Ritchie, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV