NWS Charleston WVFA.W 0156September 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Boone and Lincoln, WV
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a flood warning for Boone and Lincoln in West Virginia, which was in force until 1:15 a.m. local time on September 24. It was the 156th areal flood warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026. West Virginia had 36 flood warnings in September 2026, against 7 in an average September of 2008-2025 (West Virginia's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 5 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston WV
- Area
- Boone and Lincoln
- State
- West Virginia
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 8:18 p.m. EDT, September 23, 2026
- Expires
- 1:15 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KRLX FA.W 0156
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia... East Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 115 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this evening. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Julian, Woodville, and Alkol. - This includes Route 119 between mile markers 54 and 58. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to 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. 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.
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