Flood Warning Issued for Gilmer County, WV
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NOAA issued it on June 12, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for the Little Kanawha River at Glenville affecting Gilmer County until 11:00 AM EDT May 28.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Gilmer County, West Virginia
- Issued
- June 12, 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.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Gilmer County, West Virginia.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston WV. The alert is effective from May 28 at 1:54 AM EDT, with onset at 3:37 AM EDT, and expires at 11:00 AM EDT on May 28.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Gilmer County, West Virginia, specifically the Little Kanawha River at Glenville.
What You Should 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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 23.0 feet, low spots on Brooklyn Drive, Elm Street, and River Street flood. The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 23.5 feet later this morning.
Timeline
The alert is in effect until late this morning, with the river expected to fall below flood stage late this morning. Flood stage is 23.0 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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