Severe · Flash Flood WarningActive alert
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 1:52AM EDT until September 21
Affecting Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 10:45 AM
Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV
Likely impact across 3 counties in WV; effects through 10:45 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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FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 645 AM EDT. * At 152 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have 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... Glenville, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Auburn, Cedarville, Tanner, Normantown, Newberne, Coxs Mills, Troy, Burnt House, Shock and Exchange.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™