National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 186 flash flood warnings for West Virginia in 2025 and 79 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 18th most of any state. 2026 through September: 240, 208% above the average of 78 for those months in 2008-2025. Kanawha was covered most often (173 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does West Virginia get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 240 |
| 2025 | 186 |
| 2024 | 65 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2021 | 129 |
| 2020 | 61 |
| 2019 | 90 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2016 | 72 |
| 2015 | 72 |
| 2014 | 58 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2011 | 87 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2009 | 45 |
| 2008 | 30 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does West Virginia get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in West Virginia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha | 173 | 62 | September 24, 2026 |
| Boone | 130 | 53 | September 23, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 120 | 45 | September 23, 2026 |
| Wayne | 116 | 34 | September 23, 2026 |
| Harrison | 113 | 39 | September 4, 2026 |
| Putnam | 110 | 38 | September 23, 2026 |
| Cabell | 109 | 33 | September 23, 2026 |
| Ritchie | 105 | 33 | September 21, 2026 |
| Logan | 104 | 34 | September 23, 2026 |
| Lewis | 103 | 37 | September 22, 2026 |
| Roane | 102 | 44 | September 23, 2026 |
| Braxton | 100 | 32 | September 22, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flash flood warnings for West Virginia in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Kanawha, WV
Expired 11:30 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Boone and Logan, WV
Expired 10:15 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lincoln and Wayne, WV
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lawrence and Wayne, KY and WV
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Boone, Lincoln and Logan, WV
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lincoln, Mingo and Wayne, WV
Expired 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lincoln, WV
Expired 6:30 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane, WV
Expired 6:15 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flash flood warning?
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is happening or about to happen: water rising fast in streams, streets or dry washes, usually within six hours of heavy rain or a dam or levee failure. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in West Virginia.