Flash Flood Warning Issued for Harrison and Lewis Counties in West Virginia
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southern Harrison County and northeastern Lewis County until 1:30 AM EDT on May 25 due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern 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 Northern West Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from May 24 at 9:25 PM EDT until May 25 at 1:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Southern Harrison County in northern West Virginia and northeastern Lewis County in northern West Virginia. Specific locations include Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew and Despard. Highways affected include Interstate 79 between mile markers 104 and 119 and Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 76 and 82.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800 401 9535 when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 9:25 PM 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
Alert effective May 24 at 9:25 PM EDT and remains in effect until May 25 at 1:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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