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Flash Flood Warning 166, NWS Charleston, WV

August 16, 20264 counties in West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Aug 16, 2026, 9:45 PM EDT for 4 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 6 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Aug 16, 2026, 9:45 PM EDT (01:45 UTC)
Expired
Aug 17, 2026, 3:24 AM EDT
In force
6 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Braxton County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Lewis County, WV, Upshur County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 118 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:44 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Aug 16, 11:34 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 Wnw Rock Cave, WVFlooding around fire department.
Aug 17, 12:38 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 W Rock Cave, WVFlooding along Glady Creek Road.
Aug 17, 2:52 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD4 Ene Burnsville, WVFlooding at Oil Creek Road and Clover Fork Road.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 109 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The nearest sounding before it

Pittsburgh, PA (KPIT), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 175 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2026-08-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 338 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Pittsburgh, PA at 00:00Z on 2026-08-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 205 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
338 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-37 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
701 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
205 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
225 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.5

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The text

As transmitted.

364 
WGUS51 KRLX 170145
FFWRLX
WVC007-021-041-097-170445-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0166.260817T0145Z-260817T0445Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  East Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
  Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 945 PM 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...
  Rock Cave, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Walkersville, Ireland, Sand Run,
  French Creek, Alton, Alexander, Tallmansville, Stouts Mills and
  Baldwin.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 77 and 90.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8076 3898 8074 3899 8075 3891 8014
      3877 8015 3883 8076

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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2 follow-up statements
258 
WGUS51 KRLX 170428
FFWRLX
WVC007-021-041-097-170745-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0166.000000T0000Z-260817T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1228 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  East Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
  Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 1228 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...
  Rock Cave, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Walkersville, Ireland, Sand Run,
  French Creek, Alton, Alexander, Tallmansville, Stouts Mills and
  Baldwin.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 77 and 90.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8076 3898 8074 3899 8075 3891 8014
      3877 8015 3883 8076

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

5
011 
WGUS71 KRLX 170724
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
324 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

WVC007-021-041-097-170734-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0166.000000T0000Z-260817T0745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Braxton WV-Gilmer WV-Lewis WV-Upshur WV-
324 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAXTON, EAST CENTRAL GILMER,
CENTRAL UPSHUR AND CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A
FLOOD WARNING...

THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BRAXTON, EAST CENTRAL
GILMER, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED
WITH A FLOOD WARNING.

&&

LAT...LON 3885 8076 3898 8074 3899 8075 3891 8014
      3877 8015 3883 8076

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Charleston, WV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Aug 16, 7:32 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Flash flooding and severe weather are expected today with a lingering, persistent active weather pattern. Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall from training showers and thunderstorms could rapidly lead to flash flooding, especially areas that are already saturated and inundated.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 16, 7:32 PM EDT, 2 hours 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
732 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been extended until 10pm.
Areas to the west may be cleared/cancelled as convection exits
toward the east as the storms move out of those areas.

00Z Aviation Forecast Discussion update.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been extended further south as
ongoing severe weather persists. The watch still goes until 8pm
however may have to be extended in time soon. The northern tier
of the watch has been cancelled as the severe threat has
diminished.

136 PM Update...
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for all of our SE Ohio
counties and a bulk of our West Virginia counties until 8 PM
tonight. ~18z aviation discussion update.

1204 PM Update...
Updates on flash flooding and severe potential for today and
tonight.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Flash flooding and severe weather are expected today with a
lingering, persistent active weather pattern. Repeated rounds of
heavy rainfall from training showers and thunderstorms could
rapidly lead to flash flooding, especially areas that are
already saturated and inundated.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...
136 PM Update...

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect in til 8 PM tonight.
This is for all of our southeastern Ohio and a majority of our
West Virginia counties, basically the I-64 corridor and north.
Lincoln, Boone, and Raleigh are also included. Seeing generous
convection forming across our western forecast area with
downburst wind gusts reaching the 40-50 mph range as reported by
a few ASOS sites. Expecting these storms to hold together and
even strengthen as they traverse the area ESEward.

The best wind dynamics will be situated across SE'rn Ohio and
northern West Virginia (especially the US-50 corridor) where
better wind shear (20-40 knots) is present. Rapid clearing is
occurring over the central lowlands and coalfields which will
build better instability through the afternoon. This will be
another area to watch later this afternoon and evening.

1204 PM Update...
Flash flooding concerns continue through tonight. Additional
rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move across the area
this afternoon and evening leading to additional or worsening
flooding. ~12z HRRR shows the next round forming to our west in
Ohio and subsequently moving west to east across our area later
this afternoon and evening. The ~12z NAM is concerning as it
shows the next round forming over Ohio and then tracking across
our area between 1 PM and 3 PM, offering only a small break
between our most recent deluge. It then shows another hefty
round later this evening through tonight.

Some of these storms could be on the strong to severe side
containing damaging wind gusts and of course heavy downpours. CAPE
is expected to be between 2,500 and 3,500 J/kg if timely clearing
occurs this afternoon. This is more than sufficient to spawn
widespread showers and thunderstorms, with scattered strong to
severe storms being a possibility.

There is the chance for a tornado or two to occur with any more
organized, clear-air storms. The main driver for this threat would
be if an additional surface low forms along the stationary front
currently bisecting the area. This would cause a backing in the wind
field increasing wind shear from 20-30 knots to at least 40-60
knots. Otherwise, damaging downburst winds and the heavy rainfall
will be the main concerns.

Current guidance suggests that at least another 1-2 inches of
rainfall will fall across the area through tonight. Locally higher
amounts between 3-5 inches could be possible somewhere in Ohio or
central/northern WV if the NAM solution is right. A flood watch goes
until 8 AM Monday to cover the likely additional flash flooding
later this afternoon through tonight. A rare moderate risk
(level 3/4) for excessive rainfall spans the bulk of WV with the
rest of the area in a slight risk (level 2/4).

Showers and thunderstorms are expected again for Monday, but the
severe threat and primary heavy rain threat shifts south of our
area as a cold front crosses. A marginal risk (level 1/4) for
excessive rainfall is still in place across our area for Monday
with a marginal risk (level 1/5) for severe weather covers our
VA and far southern WV counties.

A bit of a reprieve is expected behind this front for Tuesday
and Wednesday until another front crosses Thursday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Occasional MVFR and VIS restrictions under heavy convection
across the area currently. This will persist into tonight.
Expect fog to develop even with a little wind due to saturated
soils and partly clearing out of CIGs. Expect low stratus at
sites as well into the mid to late morning. Any fog or stratus
will lift at 13/14Z then low MVFR CIGs will persist into the
afternoon.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Low.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and location of showers and
thunderstorms 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                                                                 MON
UTC 1HRLY       23   00   01   02   03   04   05   06   07   08   09   10
EDT 1HRLY       19   20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05   06
CRW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    M    L    L    M    M    L    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    M    H    M
EKN CONSISTENCY  H    H    M    H    M    H    M    L    M    M    M    M
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    H    M    H    L    M    M    L    L

AFTER 00Z TUESDAY...
IFR or lower possible in valley fog and low stratus Monday
night and Tuesday 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...JZ/LTC
AVIATION...JZ

In the hours before

Local storm report, Aug 16, 8:56 PM EDT, 49 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
856 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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

0817 PM     Flash Flood      1 NNE Charleston        38.36N 81.62W
08/16/2026                   Kanawha            WV   911 Call Center

            Flooding at Crescent Road and Garrison
            Avenue.

&&
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 8:57 PM EDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
857 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

WVZ014-015-170130-
Kanawha WV-Putnam WV-
857 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN KANAWHA AND CENTRAL
PUTNAM COUNTIES THROUGH 930 PM EDT...

At 857 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winfield, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Nitro, Winfield, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans,
Dunbar, Hurricane, Sissonville, Eleanor, Poca, Cross Lanes,
Institute, Teays Valley, and Bancroft.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 100 and 114.
 Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 35 and 57.
 Route 119 between mile markers 76 and 80.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central and western West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3845 8203 3857 8197 3852 8152 3830 8165
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 291DEG 36KT 3849 8188

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

04
Local storm report, Aug 16, 9:06 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
906 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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

0730 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     7 SW Buffalo            38.53N 82.07W
08/16/2026                   Mason              WV   911 Call Center

            Tree down blocking Jolly Road Milton. Time
            estimated from radar.

&&
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 9:15 PM EDT, 30 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
915 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

VAZ003-004-WVZ024>026-033-034-515>517-170200-
Dickenson VA-Buchanan VA-Wyoming WV-Northwest Raleigh WV-McDowell WV-
Southeast Raleigh WV-Boone WV-Logan WV-Mingo WV-Northwest Fayette WV-
915 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT CENTRAL DICKENSON...BUCHANAN...
MCDOWELL...SOUTHEASTERN MINGO...RALEIGH...WYOMING...SOUTHEASTERN
LOGAN...SOUTHWESTERN FAYETTE AND SOUTHEASTERN BOONE COUNTIES THROUGH
1000 PM EDT...

At 914 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Mount Hope to Phyllis. Movement was southeast
at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Beckley, Welch, Grundy, Pineville, Haysi, John Flannagan Lake, Breaks
Interstate, Mullens, Mount Hope, Mabscott, Oceana, Sophia, Gary, War,
Man, Northfork, Gilbert Creek, Piney View, Coal City, and Prosperity.

This includes the following highways...
 West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 28 and 63.
 Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120 and 133.
 Route 19 between mile markers 1 and 6.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
central, southern and southeastern West Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3725 8243 3728 8232 3754 8197 3753 8205
      3755 8213 3765 8218 3763 8219 3765 8222
      3766 8221 3797 8144 3797 8138 3802 8133
      3772 8089 3768 8088 3771 8098 3759 8109
      3758 8120 3751 8121 3745 8130 3704 8234
TIME...MOT...LOC 0114Z 296DEG 32KT 3790 8117 3745 8235

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

04
Special weather statement, Aug 16, 9:17 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
917 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

KYZ102-103-105-170145-
Boyd KY-Carter KY-Lawrence KY-
917 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN BOYD...NORTHWESTERN
LAWRENCE AND SOUTHERN CARTER COUNTIES THROUGH 945 PM EDT...

At 917 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Grayson Lake State Park, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Olive Hill, Grayson Lake State Park, Webbville, Denton, Houckville,
Grahn, Willard, and Hitchins.

This includes Interstate 64 in Kentucky between mile markers 159 and
168.

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.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3837 8312 3822 8265 3804 8286 3808 8293
      3811 8289 3817 8292 3817 8298 3820 8301
      3820 8304 3818 8305 3822 8308 3824 8314
      3826 8316 3827 8318 3825 8320 3827 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 0117Z 289DEG 43KT 3824 8303

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

04
Local storm report, Aug 16, 9:22 PM EDT, 23 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
922 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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

0830 PM     Flash Flood      1 ENE Cross Lanes       38.44N 81.76W
08/16/2026                   Kanawha            WV   Public

            One or more houses flooded, at least in one
            finished basement and a garage. Water was
            starting to recede as of the 915 PM call.

&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Charleston, WV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 16, 8:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBoone, Lincoln, Logan, Mingo41 min
Aug 16, 8:15 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas and 1 more45 min
Aug 16, 8:16 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXWayne3 hr
Aug 16, 8:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPleasants, Wood39 min
Aug 16, 8:28 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Webster32 min
Aug 16, 8:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXLogan, Mingo, Raleigh, Wyoming43 min
Aug 16, 8:45 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur45 min
Aug 16, 8:57 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXPutnam33 min
Aug 16, 9:00 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBraxton, Clay, Fayette, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh and 2 more45 min
Aug 16, 9:10 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXBarbour, Braxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Pocahontas, Randolph and 2 more50 min
Aug 16, 9:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMcDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming45 min
Aug 16, 9:24 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPocahontas, Randolph51 min
Aug 16, 9:27 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXNicholas, Pocahontas, Randolph, Webster3 hr
Aug 16, 9:29 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningRLXPocahontas, Randolph46 min
Aug 16, 9:35 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Calhoun, Clay, Jackson, Kanawha, Nicholas and 1 more3 hr
Aug 16, 9:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMcDowell20 min
Aug 16, 10:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXMcDowell16 min
Aug 16, 10:24 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXCabell, Mason, Putnam3 hr
Aug 16, 10:38 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXKanawha, Putnam7 hr
Aug 16, 10:53 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXClay, Fayette, Kanawha, Nicholas6 hr
Aug 17, 3:24 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur4 hr
Aug 17, 5:58 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXRandolph6 hr
Aug 17, 1:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXPleasants, Tyler7 hr
Aug 17, 2:41 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Tyler6 hr
Aug 17, 2:55 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXDoddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler6 hr
Aug 17, 3:32 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBarbour, Harrison, Taylor5 hr
Aug 17, 3:49 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXWirt, Wood3 hr
Aug 17, 4:07 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBarbour, Harrison, Taylor5 hr
Aug 17, 4:20 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatRLXBarbour, Harrison, Taylor3 hr
Aug 17, 4:28 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Lewis, Ritchie and 1 more3 hr
Aug 17, 5:08 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Calhoun, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur, Webster3 hr
Aug 17, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWebster27 min
Aug 17, 5:34 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXWood3 hr
Aug 17, 6:04 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Randolph, Upshur, Webster2 hr
Aug 17, 7:44 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXJackson, Roane3 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.