Flash Flood Warning for Central Lincoln County, WV
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NOAA issued it on September 23, 2026, 3 days ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Lincoln County until 6:30 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Lincoln County, West Virginia
- Issued
- September 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Lincoln County, West Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from September 23 at 3:34 PM EDT until September 23 at 6:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia, including Spurlockville, Ranger, Harts, Palermo, Sweetland, and Alkol.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 3:34 PM EDT on September 23, 2026, until 6:30 PM EDT on September 23, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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