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Flash Flood Warning 200, NWS Charleston, WV

September 10, 20265 counties in West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Sep 10, 2026, 11:26 PM EDT for 5 counties in West Virginia. It was in force for 4 hr. 5 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
Sep 10, 2026, 11:26 PM EDT (03:26 UTC)
Expired
Sep 11, 2026, 3:16 AM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Unknown

Counties Calhoun County, WV, Gilmer County, WV, Ritchie County, WV, Roane County, WV, Wirt County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 93 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:28 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
Sep 10, 11:50 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD2 Wsw Glenville, WVUS 33 East is impassible due to high water.
Sep 10, 11:56 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 Ene Glenville, WVUS 33 East is impassible due to high water, with a vehicle stuck in the high water.
Sep 11, 12:18 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD1 N Glenville, WVHigh water over Sycamore Run Road.
Sep 11, 1:28 AM EDTFLASH FLOOD3 Nnw Sand Fork, WVHigh water reported up to the guardrail near the intersection of US 33 and Jakes Run Road.
Sep 11, 1:36 AM EDTFLASH FLOODGlenville, WVFlooding reported at Sycamore Mobile Home Park.

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 5 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 24 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, 3.4 hours before the alert went out and 180 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 2026-09-11Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 145 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 2026-09-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
145 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-11 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1200 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
64 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
15 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
59 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.2

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

668 
WGUS51 KRLX 110326
FFWRLX
WVC013-021-085-087-105-110730-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0200.260911T0326Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1126 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Roane County in central West Virginia...
  Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
  Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 330 AM EDT.

* At 1126 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
  warned area. Between 0.75 and 1.75 inches of rain have fallen.
  Additional rainfall amounts of up to 1 inch are possible in the
  warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

  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...
  Glenville, Grantsville, Reedy, Big Springs, Brohard, Burnt House,
  Tanner, Munday, Annamoriah, Creston, Newberne, Cherry, Coxs Mills,
  Lucille, Troy, Baldwin and Linn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3894 8145 3897 8146 3900 8136 3903 8128
      3906 8121 3907 8106 3908 8085 3908 8075
      3902 8072 3901 8072 3900 8071 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3886 8123 3885 8143
      3892 8145

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04
4 follow-up statements
850 
WGUS71 KRLX 110424
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1224 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

WVC013-021-085-087-105-110730-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Ritchie WV-Roane WV-Wirt WV-
1224 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL ROANE, NORTHERN CALHOUN, NORTHERN GILMER,
SOUTHEASTERN RITCHIE AND SOUTHEASTERN WIRT COUNTIES...

At 1224 AM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain across the
warned area, with high water making US 33 near Glenville impassible
in multiple locations. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.75 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
  Glenville, Grantsville, Reedy, Big Springs, Brohard, Burnt House,
  Tanner, Munday, Annamoriah, Creston, Newberne, Cherry, Coxs Mills,
  Lucille, Troy, Baldwin and Linn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3894 8145 3897 8146 3900 8136 3903 8128
      3906 8121 3907 8106 3908 8085 3908 8075
      3902 8072 3901 8072 3900 8071 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3886 8123 3885 8143
      3892 8145

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

04
460 
WGUS71 KRLX 110541
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
141 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

WVC087-105-110551-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Roane WV-Wirt WV-
141 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH CENTRAL ROANE AND
SOUTHEASTERN WIRT COUNTIES...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed any remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3890 8126 3891 8126 3891 8128 3892 8128
      3893 8127 3894 8127 3903 8116 3906 8116
      3908 8075 3902 8072 3901 8072 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3888 8124 3889 8126
      3890 8125

$$

WVC013-021-085-110730-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun WV-Gilmer WV-Ritchie WV-
141 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHERN CALHOUN, NORTHERN GILMER AND SOUTHEASTERN
RITCHIE COUNTIES...

At 141 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water making US 33
near Glenville impassible in multiple locations due to prior heavy
rainfall. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
  Glenville, Grantsville, Tanner, Burnt House, Big Springs, Newberne,
  Coxs Mills, Troy, Annamoriah, Baldwin and Linn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3890 8126 3891 8126 3891 8128 3892 8128
      3893 8127 3894 8127 3903 8116 3906 8116
      3908 8075 3902 8072 3901 8072 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3888 8124 3889 8126
      3890 8125

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

04
815 
WGUS71 KRLX 110656
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
256 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

WVC013-085-110706-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Calhoun WV-Ritchie WV-
256 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHERN CALHOUN AND
SOUTHEASTERN RITCHIE COUNTIES...

Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed any remaining road closures.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8074 3902 8072 3901 8072 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3889 8101 3892 8101
      3893 8100 3896 8101 3896 8100 3898 8102
      3898 8103 3900 8103 3901 8104 3901 8100
      3903 8097 3904 8096 3904 8092 3905 8088

$$

WVC021-110730-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Gilmer WV-
256 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHERN GILMER COUNTY...

At 256 AM EDT, emergency management reported high water making US 33
near Glenville impassible in multiple locations due to prior heavy
rainfall. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior heavy rain.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
  Glenville, Newberne, Coxs Mills, Tanner, Troy, Baldwin and Linn.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8074 3902 8072 3901 8072 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3889 8101 3892 8101
      3893 8100 3896 8101 3896 8100 3898 8102
      3898 8103 3900 8103 3901 8104 3901 8100
      3903 8097 3904 8096 3904 8092 3905 8088

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

04
042 
WGUS71 KRLX 110716
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
316 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

WVC021-110726-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0200.000000T0000Z-260911T0730Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Gilmer WV-
316 AM EDT Fri Sep 11 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHERN GILMER COUNTY HAS BEEN REPLACED
WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

While the threat for flash flooding has diminished, lingering high
water remains across portions of the warned area from prior heavy
rainfall earlier tonight.

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8074 3902 8072 3901 8072 3896 8069
      3894 8070 3889 8096 3889 8101 3892 8101
      3893 8100 3896 8101 3896 8100 3898 8102
      3898 8103 3900 8103 3901 8104 3901 8100
      3903 8097 3904 8096 3904 8092 3905 8088

$$

04

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 Sep 10, 7:38 PM EDT, 3 hours 48 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Through early Friday, rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue to traverse the area ahead of and along a cold front. Flash flooding will be a concern due to heavy downpours and training storms. 2) Active weather is expected through the weekend. Drier weather moves in on Monday.
Area forecast discussion, Sep 10, 7:38 PM EDT, 3 hours 48 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
738 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
00Z Aviation Forecast Discussion update.

159 PM Update...

~18z aviation forecast update.

1243 PM Update...
Flash flooding concerns remain through tonight with rounds of
showers and thunderstorms moving through the area ahead of a
cold front.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Through early Friday, rounds of showers and thunderstorms will
continue to traverse the area ahead of and along a cold front. Flash
flooding will be a concern due to heavy downpours and training
storms.

2) Active weather is expected through the weekend. Drier weather
moves in on Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

Flash flooding concerns continue today with rounds of showers and
thunderstorms moving across the forecast area ahead of an
approaching cold front that will cross this afternoon. Ongoing and
new flash flooding is expected from showers and thunderstorms
through the afternoon and especially this evening from the crossing
cold front.

Between 3" and 6" of rainfall has fallen across portions of
southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia this morning leading to
significant flash flooding. A conveyor belt of light showers will
continue to move up from the southwest this morning. Models show
another heavier round of showers and thunderstorms that will form
later this afternoon and evening. This will be in the 5-10 PM time
frame today. Models still vary as to where the heaviest rain
will occur. The HRRR brings the heaviest rainfall across the
Tri-State and I-64 Corridor through the Metro Valley. The NAM on
the other hand, chooses to keep it north further impacting
locations that saw significant flooding this morning. An
additional 1-3" of rainfall is possible through tonight.

A conditional severe weather threat exists this afternoon and
evening for damaging wind gusts with any strong to severe
thunderstorms. Cloud cover may ultimately keep a widespread severe
weather threat at bay, but forcing from the crossing front this
afternoon will possibly create some stronger isolated to
scattered thunderstorms.

Light showers and drizzle will continue into Friday morning as
the front exits east. High pressure will sneak in late on Friday
providing a brief drier spell ahead of our active weekend.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

A warm front will lift north on Saturday bringing a widespread
soaking rain back to the area. The highest amounts around 1" to
1.50" looks to remain across the mountains and down into southwest
Virginia. Localized flash flooding could be possible into the
weekend with rounds of showers and thunderstorms impacting the
area.

High pressure is projected to move in on Monday and the
consensus is drier weather that will span Monday through
Tuesday.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
With winds expected to go calm and along with the rainfall
every site received today dense fog is expected with low
stratus. CIGs will progressively lower in height due to rain
showers and possible thunderstorm activity then a lull should
take place where dense fog and low stratus will likely form
at around 6Z and lift at around 13/14Z. From then on, MVFR or
borderline MVFR CIGS will likely dominate for the afternoon amid
light and variable surface flow. For the overnight Friday into
Saturday morning dense fog will remain a possibility once
again.

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

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing and intensity of showers/storms may
vary from the forecast. Fog and low ceiling formation tonight
into Friday morning will likely vary some from the forecast.

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                                                                 FRI
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    M    M    M    L    L    M    M    M    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    M    M    H    H    L    M    M    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  H    M    M    M    L    M    M    M    M    M    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    H    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  H    M    M    M    M    M    L    M    H    M    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    L    M    M    M    H    H    H    H

AFTER 00Z SATURDAY...
Additional restrictions may occur in showers/storms Friday
evening and through the weekend.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...None.
OH...None.
KY...None.
VA...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...LTC
AVIATION...JZ

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Sep 10, 8:58 PM EDT, 2 hours 28 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
858 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

OHZ075-085-086-WVZ007>009-016>019-110200-
Athens-Meigs-Gallia-Calhoun-Jackson-Roane-Wirt-Ritchie-Mason-Wood-
858 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT MEIGS...NORTHEASTERN GALLIA...SOUTHEASTERN
ATHENS...NORTHERN CALHOUN...NORTHWESTERN MASON...SOUTHWESTERN
RITCHIE...WIRT...NORTHWESTERN ROANE...NORTHERN JACKSON AND WOOD
COUNTIES...

A cluster of heavy showers producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour will continue to shift slowly to the east southeast this
evening.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Belpre, Pomeroy, Elizabeth, Racine, Grantsville,
Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, New Haven,
Mason, Sandyville, Mineralwells, Washington, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck,
Middleport, Chester, and Syracuse.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 144 and 177.
 Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 18.

Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in
low-lying areas.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

&&

LAT...LON 3891 8103 3889 8215 3917 8226 3925 8172
      3922 8172 3923 8169 3926 8169 3930 8141
TIME...MOT...LOC 0057Z 276DEG 28KT 3916 8145 3908 8199

JP
Local storm report, Sep 10, 9:14 PM EDT, 2 hours 12 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
914 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

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

0855 PM     Flash Flood      4 WNW Vinton            38.99N 82.41W
09/10/2026                   Gallia             OH   911 Call Center

            High water reported along Keystone Rd.

&&

JP
Local storm report, Sep 10, 9:21 PM EDT, 2 hours 5 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
921 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

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

0830 PM     Rain             2 SSW Coalton           39.09N 82.62W
09/10/2026  M1.80 Inch       Jackson            OH   Mesonet

            Personal weather station reported 1.80
            inches in 90 minutes. Total since midnight
            6.55 inches.

&&

JP
Special weather statement, Sep 10, 9:46 PM EDT, 1 hour 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
946 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

OHZ085-086-WVZ007>009-016>019-029-030-110315-
Meigs-Gallia-Calhoun-Jackson-Roane-Wirt-Ritchie-Mason-Wood-Lewis-
Gilmer-
946 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN MEIGS...NORTHEASTERN GALLIA...
NORTHERN CALHOUN...NORTHERN MASON...SOUTHWESTERN RITCHIE...NORTHERN
GILMER...WEST CENTRAL LEWIS...WIRT...NORTHWESTERN ROANE...JACKSON AND
SOUTHWESTERN WOOD COUNTIES...

A cluster of heavy showers producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour will continue to shift slowly to the east-southeast this
evening.

Locations impacted include...
Point Pleasant, Ripley, Spencer, Pomeroy, Glenville, Elizabeth,
Racine, Grantsville, Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Sandyville,
Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Henderson, Reedy, Cheshire,
Cherry, and Smithville.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 131
and 165.

Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in
low-lying areas.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to travel across
flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of
swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

&&

LAT...LON 3900 8054 3871 8154 3887 8230 3900 8216
      3916 8141
TIME...MOT...LOC 0145Z 281DEG 18KT 3904 8133 3885 8206

JP
Special weather statement, Sep 10, 10:50 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1050 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

WVZ008-016-018-027>030-039-110445-
Calhoun-Jackson-Clay-Roane-Upshur-Lewis-Gilmer-Braxton-
1050 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...HEAVY RAIN WILL AFFECT SOUTHERN CALHOUN...SOUTHERN GILMER...
SOUTHERN LEWIS...CENTRAL BRAXTON...CENTRAL UPSHUR...SOUTHERN ROANE...
NORTH CENTRAL CLAY AND SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTIES...

A cluster of heavy showers producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour will continue to shift slowly to the east southeast this
evening.

Locations impacted include...
Gassaway, Arnoldsburg, Big Otter, Rock Cave, Cedar Creek State Park,
Burnsville, Flatwoods, Sand Fork, Nebo, Shock, Millstone, Rosedale,
Left Hand, Ireland, Stumptown, French Creek, Wilsie, Harmony, Tariff,
and Stouts Mills.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 30 and 31, between
mile markers 35 and 39, between mile markers 41 and 45, and between
mile markers 68 and 88.

Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in
low-lying areas.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3887 8012 3857 8113 3867 8165 3896 8068
TIME...MOT...LOC 0249Z 281DEG 18KT 3898 8092 3879 8166

JP
Special weather statement, Sep 10, 11:15 PM EDT, 11 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1115 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

WVZ007-008-016>019-029-030-110430-
Calhoun-Jackson-Roane-Wirt-Ritchie-Mason-Lewis-Gilmer-
1115 PM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026

...Localized High Water Possible Early Tonight...

Locally heavy rain up to 1 inch or slightly more has fallen over the
last hour or so in some areas. This could result in localized high
water in the typical low-lying trouble areas over the next hour or
so, with any high water receding thereafter. Do not drive your
vehicle into areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth
may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3882 8196 3893 8175 3889 8172 3902 8128
      3909 8145 3915 8136 3900 8056 3870 8154
TIME...MOT...LOC 0313Z 308DEG 1KT 3890 8148

04

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 10, 8:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWirt, Wood62 min
Sep 10, 9:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCalhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, Wirt89 min
Sep 10, 10:41 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXJackson, Wirt, Wood3 hr
Sep 10, 10:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXBraxton, Roane115 min
Sep 10, 11:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXCalhoun, Gilmer, Jackson75 min
Sep 11, 12:32 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBraxton, Gilmer, Lewis, Upshur3 hr
Sep 11, 3:16 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningRLXCalhoun, Gilmer, Ritchie3 hr
Sep 11, 4:41 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementRLXWayne64 min
Sep 11, 1:35 PM EDTFlood WatchRLXBarbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay and 27 more35 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.