Flood Warning issued August 16 at 1:14PM EDT until August 16 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

  • WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Water will continue to work its way down the drainages with continuing high water impacts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 110 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain had fallen in the warned area due to thunderstorms. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Babcock State Park, Mount Hope, Piney View, Stanaford, Bradley, Prosperity, Meadow Bridge, Pax and Artie. - This includes the following highways... Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 7...and near mile marker 25. Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 127 and 137. West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 51 and 56. - 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 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:15:00 GMT.

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

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