Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 22 at 8:17AM EDT until July 22 at 10:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 5:17am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
Taylor County in northern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 814 AM EDT, flooding is already occurring in the warned area
due to thunderstorms last night. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport,
Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Lumberport,
Anmoore, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior, Lost Creek,
Flemington, Galloway, Rosemont, Meadland and Century.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 109 and 128. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 69 and 82.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Barbour, WV; Harrison, WV; Randolph, WV; Taylor, WV; Upshur, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
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