Flood Warning for Welch, Gilbert Creek and Pineville Areas
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 4:15 AM EDT for parts of Buchanan County in Virginia and McDowell, Mingo and Wyoming counties in West Virginia.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern West Virginia and Southwestern Virginia
- Issued
- September 22, 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.
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from September 22 at 2:18 AM EDT until September 22 at 4:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
North Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia, Northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia, Southern Mingo County in southern West Virginia, and Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia. Specific locations include Welch, Pineville, Gilbert Creek, Davy, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Kimball, Baileysville, Wolf Pen, Coalwood, Avondale and Panther.
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 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 4:15 AM EDT on September 22.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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