Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southern West Virginia Counties Until 8:30 AM EST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning (NWS alert code: FFWRLX) for portions of central, southeastern, southern, and western West Virginia. The alert was triggered by Doppler radar indicating thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in West Virginia:

• Central Boone County
• Southeastern Kanawha County
• Southwestern Lincoln County
• Northwestern Fayette County
• Northwestern Raleigh County
• Northwestern Logan County
• Northwestern Mingo County
• South Central Wayne County

Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Madison, Logan, Montgomery, Ansted, Chapmanville, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Van, Chief Logan State Park, Burnwell, Mount Gay-Shamrock, Holden, Powellton, Harts, Hawks Nest State Park, Danville, Whitesville, and West Logan.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to follow the safety rule: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement. If you can do so safely, you may also report flooding directly to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 800-401-9535.

Expected Conditions

Radar data indicates that between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazards include the flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 5:32 AM EST, February 20, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:30 AM EST on February 20, 2026.