Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 2:18AM EDT until September 22 at
Affecting Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Wyoming, WV
In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 8:15 AM
Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV; Wyoming, WV
Likely impact across 4 counties in VA and WV; effects through 8:15 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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia... Northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Southern Mingo County in southern West Virginia... Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 218 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Welch, Pineville, Gilbert Creek, Davy, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Kimball, Baileysville, Wolf Pen, Coalwood, Avondale and Panther. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™