Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northwestern Wayne County, WV
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NOAA issued it on August 5, 2026, 2 weeks 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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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Wayne County in western West Virginia until noon EDT on August 5, 2026.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Wayne County, West Virginia
- Issued
- August 5, 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 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Wayne County, West Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from 8:55 AM EDT August 5, 2026, until 12:00 PM EDT August 5, 2026. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Northwestern Wayne County in western West Virginia, including Wayne, Beech Fork State Park, and Lavalette.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on 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. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
Alert effective immediately from 8:55 AM EDT until 12:00 PM EDT on August 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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