Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southern West Virginia Counties Until 8:30 AM EST
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for several West Virginia counties as heavy rain from thunderstorms triggers immediate flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southern West Virginia.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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