Flood Warning Issued for Randolph and Upshur Counties, WV
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NOAA issued it on June 8, 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 until 6:30 AM EDT for West Central Randolph County and Southern Upshur County due to excessive rainfall and ongoing flooding.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northeastern West Virginia
- Issued
- June 8, 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 Northeastern West Virginia.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by NWS Charleston WV. The alert is effective from May 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM EDT until May 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Randolph County and Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia, specifically West Central Randolph County and Southern Upshur County. Locations that will experience flooding include Alexander, Alton, Helvetia, Eden, and Kanawha Head.
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
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. At 12:41 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the warned area with flooding already occurring. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches possible.
Timeline
The alert is effective from May 25, 2026 at 12:43 AM EDT and remains in effect until May 25, 2026 at 6:30 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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