Flood Warning Issued for Calhoun and Roane Counties in West Virginia
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 5:30 AM EDT Saturday for southern Roane County and south central Calhoun County due to small stream flooding from excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central West Virginia
- Issued
- August 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 7 at 11:27 PM EDT until August 8 at 5:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
Southern Roane County in central West Virginia and south central Calhoun County in north central West Virginia, including Amma, Looneyville, Left Hand, Tariff, and Walton. Impacts include Interstate 79 between mile markers 23 and 33.
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 toll free 800-401-9535 when safe.
Expected Conditions
Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 5:30 AM EDT Saturday. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, with impacts continuing but no additional rainfall expected.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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