Flood Warning Issued for Randolph County, WV Through Midday Friday
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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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Randolph County, West Virginia, as the Tygart Valley River rises above flood stage following excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Randolph County, 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 Randolph County, West Virginia.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV has issued a Flood Warning for Randolph County. The alert is in effect until 12:00 PM EST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Randolph County in northern West Virginia. Locations expected to experience flooding include Mill Creek and Huttonsville.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the "Turn around, don't drown" rule when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. If it is safe to do so, report flooding directly to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 800-401-9535.
Expected Conditions
Excessive rainfall has led to imminent or occurring flooding of creeks, streams, and low-lying areas. As of 7:53 AM EST, the river gauge on the Tygart Valley River at Mill Creek recorded a level of 11.9 feet, surpassing the minor flood stage of 11 feet. The river is projected to rise to just over 12 feet this morning. At these stages, low spots along County Road 39 are known to flood, and small local creeks may contribute to additional flooding in low-lying areas.
Timeline
The Flood Warning remains active until noon EST today. The Tygart Valley River is expected to begin receding later this afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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