Flash Flood Warning 153, NWS Charleston, WV

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WGUS51 KRLX 161510
FFWRLX
WVC019-081-161745-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0153.000000T0000Z-260816T1745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1110 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 1110 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had
  previously produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2
  and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue,
  but no additional rainfall is expected.

  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...
  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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3792 8107 3812 8101 3804 8083 3803 8082
      3802 8080 3799 8079 3799 8077 3795 8081
      3787 8075 3787 8081 3782 8094 3777 8089
      3774 8092 3773 8090 3769 8088 3767 8090
      3770 8091 3772 8095 3771 8097 3795 8142

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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JP

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WGUS71 KRLX 161714
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
114 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

WVC019-081-161724-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0153.000000T0000Z-260816T1745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Fayette WV-Raleigh WV-
114 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR SOUTHERN FAYETTE AND NORTHEASTERN RALEIGH
COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

&&

LAT...LON 3792 8107 3812 8101 3804 8083 3803 8082
      3802 8080 3799 8079 3799 8077 3795 8081
      3787 8075 3787 8081 3782 8094 3777 8089
      3774 8092 3773 8090 3769 8088 3767 8090
      3770 8091 3772 8095 3771 8097 3795 8142

$$

JP

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
528 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Aviation Forecast Discussion updated at 09Z.

Latest thoughts on the flash flooding threat for the next 48
hours.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Flash flooding will be the main concern over the next 48
hours. Training thunderstorms can quickly lead to flash
flooding, especially in areas that already saw heavy rainfall
over the past week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

Training thunderstorms are currently causing flash flooding
across portions of southeast Ohio. These training thunderstorms
are being caused by mid- level vorticity flowing on the
northern periphery of a large area of high pressure, in
combination with a stationary surface boundary. The atmosphere
remains very moist, with precipitable water values ranging from
2.00 to 2.25 inches. The main concern through daybreak Monday
will be flash flooding across southeast Ohio counties.

The aforementioned stationary front will lift northeastward
into Pennsylvania after daybreak with the entire forecast area
transitioning into the warm sector. Additional rounds of
showers and thunderstorms are expected area-wide Sunday through
Sunday night as additional mid-level waves track across the
forecast area. It's difficult to pinpoint exactly where the main
focus of thunderstorm development will be during this
timeframe, as new development will be triggered by thunderstorm
outflow boundaries from previous complexes. We will be
monitoring trends closely. In addition to flooding, severe
thunderstorms will also be possible Sunday with any
thunderstorms. 1,500 J/kg of MLCAPE and 30-35 kts of 0-6km bulk
shear will allow for organized thunderstorm development that
could turn severe at times.

A cold front will finally cross the forecast area from northwest
to southeast Monday afternoon. This will bring high pressure and
the return of much-needed drier weather behind it.

Thunderstorms will return to the forecast Thursday and Friday as
a trough and another area of low pressure approach from the
west.

&&

.AVIATION /09Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...

VIS/CIG IFR and MVFR restrictions can be seen this morning in
thunderstorms. Rounds of rainfall can be expected the rest of
today with intermittent restrictions in the heavier downpours.
VCTS is expected for the afternoon hours, but confidence is low
in the exact timing and placement of today's storms. Dense fog
and low stratus will be possible overnight into Monday morning,
especially in areas that saw heavy rainfall during the day.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: MEDIUM

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and location of thunderstorms and
associated impacts will vary.

EXPERIMENTAL TABLE OF FLIGHT CATEGORY OBJECTIVELY SHOWS CONSISTENCY
OF WFO FORECAST TO AVAILABLE MODEL INFORMATION:
H = HIGH:   TAF CONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.
M = MEDIUM: TAF HAS VARYING LEVEL OF CONSISTENCY WITH MODELS.
L = LOW:    TAF INCONSISTENT WITH ALL MODELS OR ALL BUT ONE MODEL.

DATE                    SUN 08/16/26
UTC 1HRLY       08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19
EDT 1HRLY       04   05   06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15
CRW CONSISTENCY  M    M    L    M    L    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  L    L    L    L    L    L    M    H    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  L    M    L    L    H    M    H    H    H    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    L    H    H    M    H    H    M    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 06Z MONDAY...
Periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms continue through
Monday. IFR or lower conditions are possible around or under
any heavier showers and storms. Valley fog and low stratus is
possible late Sunday night and Monday morning.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through Monday morning for WVZ005>011-013>020-
     024>032-034-039-040-515>526.
OH...Flood Watch through Monday morning for OHZ066-067-075-076-
     083>087.
KY...Flood Watch through Monday morning for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...26
AVIATION...26

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
616 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

OHZ086-WVZ007-161100-
Gallia OH-Mason WV-
616 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL GALLIA AND SOUTHWESTERN
MASON COUNTIES THROUGH 700 AM EDT...

At 616 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Rio Grande, moving southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Leon, Adamsville,
Gallopolis Ferry, Southside, Gage, Ashton, and Centerpoint.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3893 8238 3879 8188 3855 8211 3878 8251
TIME...MOT...LOC 1016Z 302DEG 22KT 3882 8237

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

JP

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
619 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0616 AM     Flash Flood      Salem                   39.28N 80.56W
08/16/2026                   Harrison           WV   911 Call Center

            Water rescue on Gain Street.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
639 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0620 AM     Flash Flood      2 SSE Crooksville       39.74N 82.08W
08/16/2026                   Morgan             OH   Law Enforcement

            SR 669 closed due to flooding.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
640 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0633 AM     Flash Flood      2 E Salem               39.29N 80.52W
08/16/2026                   Harrison           WV   911 Call Center

            Raccoon Run Road flooded.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
653 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0651 AM     Flash Flood      1 E Pratt               38.21N 81.37W
08/16/2026                   Kanawha            WV   911 Call Center

            High water at Hughes Creek Road at East
            Dupont Avenue.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
655 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0650 AM     Flash Flood      Smithers                38.18N 81.31W
08/16/2026                   Fayette            WV   911 Call Center

            High Water on Cannelton Hollow Road and
            Bridge St.

&&

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