Flood Warning Issued for Randolph County, WV as Tygart Valley River Rises
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Randolph County, West Virginia, effective until 6:30 PM EST due to rising river levels and excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northern West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern West Virginia.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston, WV. The alert is in effect immediately following excessive rainfall that occurred overnight, creating an imminent threat of flooding in low-lying areas.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Randolph County in northern West Virginia. Impacted locations include Mill Creek, Huttonsville, and areas surrounding the Tygart Valley River.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown." Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles; do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. If you encounter flooding and can do so safely, report it to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 800-401-9535.
Expected Conditions
Runoff from overnight rain is causing the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek to rise. As of 12:33 PM EST, the river gauge was recorded at 11.06 feet and is continuing to rise slowly. This level is expected to flood County Route 39 approximately 225 feet from the bridge heading out of town. Flooding is also imminent or occurring in other rivers, creeks, streams, and flood-prone locations within the warning area.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective as of 12:37 PM EST on February 20, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 6:30 PM EST this evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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