Flood Warning for Parkersburg and West Virginia Counties
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 12:30 PM EDT Monday for seven counties in northwestern West Virginia due to excessive rainfall.
This weather record, quickly
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern West Virginia
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV effective from September 21 at 5:30 AM EDT until September 21 at 12:30 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties in West Virginia. Specific areas include Northwestern Roane County, West Central Calhoun County, East Central Jackson County, Southwestern Pleasants County, Southwestern Ritchie County, Wirt County, and Southeastern Wood County. Locations impacted include Parkersburg, Elizabeth, Mineralwells, Sandyville, Reedy, Palestine, Greencastle, Cherry, Freeport, Morristown, Walker, Lucille, Peewee, Creston, Petroleum, Davisville, Leroy and Nutter Farm. Highways affected: Interstate 77 between mile markers 174 and 178, Route 50 between mile markers 9 and 30.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800 401 9535 when safe.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 5:30 AM EDT September 21, 2026 until 12:30 PM EDT September 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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