National Weather ServiceWest VirginiaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in West Virginia
The National Weather Service issued 153 flood warnings for West Virginia in 2025 and 91 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 124, 49% above the average of 83 for those months in 2008-2025. Mason was covered most often (146 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does West Virginia get?
Every flood warning that covered part of West Virginia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 124 |
| 2025 | 153 |
| 2024 | 112 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2021 | 105 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2019 | 87 |
| 2018 | 323 |
| 2017 | 46 |
| 2016 | 69 |
| 2015 | 77 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2013 | 78 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2011 | 137 |
| 2010 | 95 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2008 | 44 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason | 146 | 47 | September 23, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 142 | 19 | May 15, 2025 |
| Kanawha | 139 | 46 | September 20, 2026 |
| Berkeley | 139 | 19 | August 27, 2026 |
| Cabell | 124 | 27 | September 23, 2026 |
| Jackson | 118 | 37 | September 21, 2026 |
| Lincoln | 113 | 37 | September 24, 2026 |
| Wood | 108 | 36 | September 21, 2026 |
| Wayne | 103 | 24 | September 23, 2026 |
| Boone | 92 | 36 | September 24, 2026 |
| Hampshire | 91 | 11 | May 14, 2025 |
| Calhoun | 91 | 28 | September 24, 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 flood warnings for West Virginia in AreaZine's record
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 24, 2026
Flood Warning: Braxton, Calhoun, Gilmer and 2 more, WV
Expired 1:15 p.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Boone, Lincoln and Logan, WV
Expired 1:15 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Boone and Lincoln, WV
Expired 1:15 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Lincoln, WV
Expired 1:15 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Braxton, Calhoun, Clay and 2 more, WV
Expired 1:15 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Cabell, Lincoln and Wayne, WV
Expired 5:30 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Gallia, Cabell and Mason, OH and WV
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
NWS CharlestonWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Flood Warning: Fayette and Raleigh, WV
Expired 2:30 a.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 flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. 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.