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Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 7:54AM EDT until September 20
Affecting Clay, WV; Nicholas, WV; Pocahontas, WV; Randolph, WV; Webster, WV
In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 1:45 PM
Clay, WV; Nicholas, WV; Pocahontas, WV; Randolph, WV; Webster, WV
Likely impact across 5 counties in WV; effects through 1:45 PM.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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At 754 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Summersville, Richwood, Marlinton, Clay, Webster Springs, Cass Scenic Railroad, Green Bank, Addison (Webster Springs), Camden-On-gauley, Camden On Gauley, Craigsville, Snowshoe, Glen, Mingo, Cowen, Durbin, Hillsboro, Bergoo, Upper Glade, and Waneta. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 34 and 49.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™