Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 4:31AM EDT until August 16 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Taylor County in northern West Virginia... * Until 730 AM EDT. * At 431 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has 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 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... Clarksburg, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, West Milford, Lost Creek, Jane Lew, Flemington, Despard, Century, Hodgesville, Rosemont, Wolf Summit, Volga and Galloway. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 102 and 122. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 67 and 82.

What to do: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Issued by NWS Charleston WV; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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