Flood Warning Issued for Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur Counties WV
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 7:15 AM EDT for northeastern Braxton, east central Gilmer, central Upshur, and central Lewis counties in West Virginia due to excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Central West Virginia
- Issued
- August 17, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Charleston WV. The alert is effective from August 17 at 3:24 AM EDT until August 17 at 7:15 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northeastern Braxton County, east central Gilmer County, central Upshur County, and central Lewis County in north central West Virginia. Specific locations that will experience flooding include Rock Cave, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Walkersville, Ireland, Sand Run, French Creek, Alton, Alexander, Tallmansville, Stouts Mills, and Baldwin.
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. At 3:20 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1 to 2 inches of rain had fallen, with flooding ongoing in the warned area. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is in effect until 7:15 AM EDT on August 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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