Flood Warning for Falls Mills in Braxton County, WV
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 2 AM EDT Sunday for parts of Braxton, Lewis, and Webster counties in West Virginia due to flooding from prior rainfall.
This weather record, quickly
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- West Virginia
- Issued
- September 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from September 12 at 9:13 PM EDT until September 13 at 2:00 AM EDT. Alert type code: FAW.
Affected Areas
East Central Braxton County, Northwestern Webster County, and Southern Lewis County in West Virginia. Specific location includes Falls Mills.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling 800-401-9535 when safe.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Between 3.5 and 6.5 inches of rain fell earlier this evening from thunderstorms.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 2:00 AM EDT on September 13, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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