Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central Raleigh County, WV
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for central Raleigh County until 1:15 AM EDT on May 25 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Raleigh County, West Virginia
- Issued
- June 7, 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 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Raleigh County, West Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV (NOAA). Effective from May 24 at 9:14 PM EDT until May 25 at 1:15 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia, including Mabscott, Sophia, Crab Orchard, Coal City, Macarthur, Beaver, Daniels and Lester. Affected highways include Interstate 64 between mile markers 120 and 122 and West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 37 and 42.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering 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. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard includes flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Alert effective May 24 at 9:14 PM EDT through May 25 at 1:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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