Flood Warning issued August 16 at 11:53AM EDT until August 16 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 615 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1152 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms had previously fallen. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Philippi, Belington, Montrose, Harman, Kerens, Nestorville and Dryfork. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do: 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.

Issued by NWS Charleston WV; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 22:15:00 GMT.

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

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