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Flash Flood Warning 61, NWS Charleston, WV

July 12, 2026Clay County, Nicholas County, West Virginia

NWS Charleston, WV issued this flash flood warning at Jul 12, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT for Clay County, Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was in force for 5 hr. 1 report 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
Jul 12, 2026, 10:41 AM EDT (14:41 UTC)
Expired
Jul 12, 2026, 3:15 PM EDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Charleston, WV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

Counties Clay County, WV, Nicholas County, WV

The radar

The Charleston,WV radar (KRLX), 61 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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
Jul 12, 12:21 PM EDTFLASH FLOOD6 N Summersville, WVNicholas County 911 reported high water on US-19 just past the Muddlety exit.

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 one storm report to this flash flood warning; the first came 100 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

Roanoke, VA (KRNK), launched 12:00Z, 2.7 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2026-07-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 159 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, Roanoke, VA at 12:00Z on 2026-07-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -23 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
159 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-30 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
789 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
15 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-23 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

886 
WGUS51 KRLX 121441
FFWRLX
WVC015-067-121745-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0061.260712T1441Z-260712T1745Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1041 AM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia...
  Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 145 PM EDT.

* At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
  possible in the warned area. 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...
  Summersville, Drennan, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Muddlety, Canvas,
  Bickmore and Indore.

This includes Route 19 between mile markers 38 and 53.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3829 8118 3830 8119 3842 8110 3843 8077
      3830 8073 3823 8073 3822 8103 3824 8103
      3824 8104 3823 8104 3822 8105 3822 8106
      3826 8116

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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2 follow-up statements
924 
WGUS51 KRLX 121712
FFWRLX
WVC015-067-121915-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0061.000000T0000Z-260712T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
112 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  South Central Clay County in north central West Virginia...
  West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 315 PM EDT.

* At 112 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
  rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
  Flash flooding is already occurring on US-19 near Muddlety.

  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...
  Summersville, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan and Canvas.

This includes Route 19 between mile markers 38 and 46.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3830 8119 3834 8111 3834 8078 3830 8073
      3823 8073 3822 8103 3824 8103 3824 8104
      3822 8105 3822 8106 3826 8116

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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423 
WGUS71 KRLX 121908
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
308 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026

WVC015-067-121918-
/O.EXP.KRLX.FF.W.0061.000000T0000Z-260712T1915Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clay WV-Nicholas WV-
308 PM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 315 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
SOUTH CENTRAL CLAY AND WEST CENTRAL NICHOLAS COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
significant threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EDT Sunday for portions
of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and West
Virginia.

&&

LAT...LON 3830 8119 3834 8111 3834 8078 3830 8073
      3823 8073 3822 8103 3824 8103 3824 8104
      3822 8105 3822 8106 3826 8116

$$

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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 Jul 12, 6:02 AM EDT, 4 hours 39 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • 1) Showers and storms continue today, along with potential for some localized flash flooding. 2) Turning dry and warmer for the middle of the week. Unsettled again late week into next weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 12, 6:02 AM EDT, 4 hours 39 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
602 AM EDT Sun Jul 12 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
12Z Aviation Discussion Update.

Chances of showers and thunderstorms continue today and, to a
lesser extent, on Monday. After a warm and dry midweek, the
forecast becomes uncertain late week into next weekend.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Showers and storms continue today, along with potential for
some localized flash flooding.

2) Turning dry and warmer for the middle of the week. Unsettled
again late week into next weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

An area of low pressure, currently centered over Kentucky and
Tennessee, is projected to meander deeper into the southeastern US
early this week. Moisture associated with this system, and a nearby
front, will continue to feed into the area and facilitate chances of
showers and thunderstorms this weekend.

The best potential for activity should be in the southeast half of
the forecast area today, followed by a lull overnight. Moderate to
heavy rain over already saturated soils could lead to instances of
localized flash flooding; therefore, the Flood Watch remains in
effect along and south of the I-64 corridor through this evening.

Some additional showers or storms could sprout up on Monday, but
coverage should be somewhat limited as drier air edges in behind
the receding system.

KEY MESSAGE 2...

Drier and warmer weather is expected Tuesday through midweek, with
temperatures likely breaking into the low 90s in the lowlands
Wednesday afternoon. Precipitation chances may return with
disturbances late week into the weekend, though confidence in
the timing of these disturbances remains low.

&&

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

Ceilings will improve to VFR/MVFR by afternoon while occasional
IFR visibility restrictions remain possible in showers/storms
throughout the day.

For tonight, precipitation tapers off but flight conditions
deteriorate to IFR or worse as fog and low stratus develop
overnight into early Monday morning.

Light, variable winds become easterly during the day, then
remain light and easterly for the rest of the TAF period.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Low.

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Timing of CIG/VIS improvements and extent
of precipitation during the day may vary 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.

UTC 1HRLY       10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21
EDT 1HRLY       06   07   08   09   10   11   12   13   14   15   16   17
CRW CONSISTENCY  L    M    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    M    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
BKW CONSISTENCY  M    L    L    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    M    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  L    L    L    L    L    M    M    M    H    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    L    L    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    L    L    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H    H

AFTER 12Z MONDAY...
IFR conditions remain possible in fog and/or stratus each night
and early morning, especially across valley locations.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through this evening for WVZ005-006-013>015-
     024>026-033-034-515>518.
OH...Flood Watch through this evening for OHZ087.
KY...Flood Watch through this evening for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch through this evening for VAZ003-004.

&&

DISCUSSION...20
AVIATION...20

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 12, 8:15 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXMcDowell107 min
Jul 12, 12:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXCabell, Lincoln, Putnam, Wayne3 hr
Jul 12, 2:27 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Fayette, Kanawha, Lincoln, Putnam3 hr
Jul 12, 3:37 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXLogan4 hr
Jul 12, 4:02 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Logan3 hr
Jul 12, 4:58 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXGilmer3 hr
Jul 12, 5:13 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXGilmer2 hr
Jul 12, 5:39 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXBoone, Logan, Wyoming2 hr
Jul 12, 6:03 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXDoddridge, Ritchie3 hr
Jul 12, 6:08 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXMingo99 min
Jul 12, 6:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningRLXPleasants, Ritchie, Wood2 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.