Flash Flood Warning Issued for Six West Virginia Counties
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Calhoun, Jackson, Mason, Putnam, Roane and Wirt counties until 8:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Virginia
- Issued
- June 11, 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 West Virginia.
Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from 4:54 PM EDT May 27, 2026 until 8:00 PM EDT May 27, 2026. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.
Affected Areas
Roane County in central West Virginia; West Central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia; Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia; South Central Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia; Central Mason County in western West Virginia; Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia. Specific locations include Ripley, Spencer, Kenna, Sandyville, Reedy, Leon, Gay, Statts Mills, Fairplain, Kentuck, Harmony, Leroy, Given, Gandeeville, Evans, Walton, Looneyville, Grimms Landing and Southside. Interstate 77 between mile markers 122 and 144.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 4:54 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area in a very short amount of time. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Source: Radar indicated. Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Timeline
Issued May 27 at 4:54 PM EDT. Effective immediately until May 27 at 8:00 PM EDT.
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