Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northeastern West Virginia
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Pocahontas, Randolph, and Webster counties until 6:30 AM EDT on August 28.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- northeastern West Virginia
- Issued
- August 28, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 28 at 2:39 AM EDT until August 28 at 6:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
West Central Pocahontas County, Southwestern Randolph County, and Southeastern Webster County in northeastern West Virginia. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Slaty Fork.
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
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches are possible.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from August 28 at 2:39 AM EDT until August 28 at 6:30 AM EDT. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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