Severe · Flash Flood WarningActive alert
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 12:28AM EDT until September 21
Affecting Jackson, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 9:30 AM
Jackson, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Likely impact across 5 counties in WV; effects through 9:30 AM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Roane County in central West Virginia... East Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Southeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 530 AM EDT. * At 1228 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Parkersburg, Elizabeth, Mineralwells, Sandyville, Reedy, Palestine, Greencastle, Cherry, Freeport, Morristown, Walker, Lucille, Peewee, Creston, Petroleum, Davisville, Leroy and Nutter Farm. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 174 and 178. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 9 and 30.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™