Flash Flood Warning for Glenville Area, West Virginia
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for northwestern Braxton County, Gilmer County and southeastern Ritchie County until 6:45 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Central West Virginia
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV effective September 21 at 1:52AM EDT until September 21 at 6:45AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia, Gilmer County in north central West Virginia, and southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Auburn, Cedarville, Tanner, Normantown, Newberne, Coxs Mills, Troy, Burnt House, Shock and Exchange.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 152 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The warning is effective from September 21 at 1:52AM EDT until September 21 at 6:45AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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