NWS Charleston WVFF.W 0257September 23, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lawrence and Wayne, KY and WV
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a flash flood warning for Lawrence and Wayne in Kentucky, West Virginia, which was in force until 7:45 p.m. local time on September 23. It was the 257th flash flood warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026. Kentucky had 19 flash flood warnings in September 2026, against 9 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Kentucky's flash flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 2.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston WV
- Area
- Lawrence and Wayne
- State
- Kentucky
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 4:51 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
- Expires
- 7:45 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Immediate
- VTEC event
- KRLX FF.W 0257
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Wayne County in western West Virginia... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 451 PM EDT, 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 in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Dunlow, Crum, and Clifford.
What the agency told people to 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.
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