Flood Warning for Beckley Area in Raleigh and Fayette Counties, WV
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 2:30 AM EDT Wednesday for South Central Fayette County and Central Raleigh County in West Virginia.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern West Virginia
- Issued
- September 23, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV, effective September 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM EDT until September 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
South Central Fayette County and Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia, including Beckley, Mount Hope, Piney View, Stanaford, Prosperity, Bradley, Beaver, Daniels and Macarthur. Affected highways include Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 4, Interstate 64 between mile markers 123 and 127, and West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 45 and 49.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800-401-9535 when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The alert is effective from September 22, 2026 at 11:26 PM EDT until September 23, 2026 at 2:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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