Flash Flood Warning 85, NWS Charleston, WV

131 
WGUS71 KRLX 212131
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
531 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

WVC041-083-097-212230-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260721T2230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis WV-Randolph WV-Upshur WV-
531 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND EAST CENTRAL
LEWIS COUNTIES...

At 531 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen from earlier storms. Additional thunderstorms
producing heavy rainfall are expected between 6 and 7 pm which may
required extending the warning.

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...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.

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 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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194 
WGUS51 KRLX 212211
FFWRLX
WVC041-083-097-220230-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
611 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1030 PM EDT.

* At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 1.5 and 2.5 inches
  of rain have fallen from earlier storms. Additional thunderstorms
  are moving into the area producing heavy rainfall. Additional
  amounts of 1 to 2 inches are 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...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

Creeks and streams that may have receded within there banks are
expected to rise out of their banks again.

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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916 
WGUS71 KRLX 212252
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
652 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

WVC041-083-097-220230-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis WV-Randolph WV-Upshur WV-
652 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND EAST CENTRAL
LEWIS COUNTIES...

At 652 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in
the warned area. There are reports of swift water rescues and several
vehicles submerged.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
         areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Reports of several
         vehicles submerged and swift water rescues.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.

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 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

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615 
WGUS71 KRLX 212326
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
726 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

WVC041-083-097-220230-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis WV-Randolph WV-Upshur WV-
726 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR CENTRAL UPSHUR COUNTY INCLUDING THE
AREAS IN AND AROUND BUCKHANNON...

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND EAST CENTRAL
LEWIS COUNTIES...

At 726 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. There are
several reports of swift water rescues and along with significant
flooding of structures.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Central Upshur County including the areas
  in and around Buckhannon. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
         GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
         crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways,
         streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

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132 
WGUS51 KRLX 220122
FFWRLX
WVC041-083-097-220430-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0430Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
922 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

...FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR CENTRAL UPSHUR COUNTY INCLUDING THE
AREAS IN AND AROUND BUCKHANNON...

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1230 AM EDT.

* At 922 PM EDT, Emergency management reported several swift water
  rescues this evening with some ongoing. Several people have been
  reported trapped either in vehicles or in homes. Numerous roads are
  reported flooded along with many structures. Rainfall amounts of 5
  to 7 inches have been recorded by gages throughout the area since
  this afternoon.

  FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Central Upshur County including the areas
  in and around Buckhannon. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
  SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

  HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

  IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
           GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
           crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

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 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CATASTROPHIC

$$

30

619 
WGUS51 KRLX 220359
FFWRLX
WVC041-083-097-220730-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1159 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  West Central Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Central Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia...
  East Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 330 AM EDT.

* At 1159 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding from heavy
  rain in earlier thunderstorms. Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell.
  Flash flooding is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  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...
  Buckhannon, Tallmansville, Overhill, French Creek, Ellamore and
  Horner.

This includes Route 33 between mile markers 2 and 5...and between
mile markers 15 and 17.

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 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

20

524 
WGUS71 KRLX 220654
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
254 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

WVC041-083-097-220704-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0085.000000T0000Z-260722T0730Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lewis WV-Randolph WV-Upshur WV-
254 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL RANDOLPH, CENTRAL UPSHUR AND
EAST CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

&&

LAT...LON 3901 8038 3898 8009 3897 8006 3897 8007
      3896 8006 3895 8009 3895 8008 3896 8002
      3892 7998 3888 8000 3884 8008 3885 8019
      3890 8038 3893 8045 3895 8048 3899 8048
      3901 8045

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Charleston WV
136 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
No significant changes were necessary at this time.

&&

.KEY MESSAGES...
- 1) Severe storms expected this afternoon and early evening.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
KEY MESSAGE 1...

Mid level shortwave energy will dive south into the area into the
afternoon hours, followed by a cold front late this evening into the
overnight. As a cluster of elevated convection associated with this
shortwave approaches our area, it will encounter a very moist and
unstable environment, with convection becoming more surface based as
it enters our CWA. CAPE values progged to approach 2000 to 4000
J/kg, and increasing shear values of 40 to 60 kts in the 0-6km
layer, will result in potential for storms to become organized.
Damaging winds are the primary hazard, with convection potentially
organizing into lines/bowing segments, but with that being said,
there is a tornado threat as well, with low LCL heights less than
1500m and 0-3km SRH greater than 250.

Timing of the severe activity is difficult to pinpoint, but appears
most should occur in the afternoon to early/mid evening hours, with
an additional round of convection expected with the front later
tonight. It's possible some of this convection associated with the
front could be low end severe, but with loss of heating, and any
effects earlier convection has on the overall environment,
confidence isn't high.

Lastly, with any storms that occur, flash flooding is a possibility,
with the overall anomalously high PW are that continues to remain in
place. This should mainly be a threat in locations that receive
repetitive rounds of convection.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...

Scattered showers and storms through at least 06Z when a
decrease in intensity and coverage should be noted. Storms will
be capable of brief IFR/LIFR or worse conditions, and strong
damaging wind gusts and perhaps a tornado and large hail.

After 06Z, expect widespread IFR/LIFR fog and/or stratus, with a
gradual improvement to VFR with light surface winds expected
after 13Z to 15Z.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE AND ALTERNATE SCENARIOS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY...

FORECAST CONFIDENCE: Medium

ALTERNATE SCENARIOS: Impacts due to thunderstorms could vary,
including timing and worse impacts than forecast. Fog and/or
stratus late tonight and Wednesday morning may be worse than
currently 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       18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01   02   03   04   05
EDT 1HRLY       14   15   16   17   18   19   20   21   22   23   00   01
CRW CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    L    H    H    M    M    H    H
HTS CONSISTENCY  H    H    H    H    M    M    M    M    M    M    L    L
BKW CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    M    H    M    H    H    H    H
EKN CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H    H    H
PKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    H    H    H    M    H    H    H    H    H
CKB CONSISTENCY  M    M    M    M    H    H    H    H    H    M    H    H

AFTER 18Z WEDNESDAY...
IFR valley fog each morning through Friday.

&&

.RLX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WV...Flood Watch through late tonight for WVZ005>011-013>020-
     024>034-039-040-515>523-525-526.
OH...Flood Watch through late tonight for OHZ067-075-076-083>087.
KY...Flood Watch through late tonight for KYZ101>103-105.
VA...Flood Watch through late tonight for VAZ003-004.

&&

DISCUSSION...SL
AVIATION...SL

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
107 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

1152 AM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Nelsonville             39.46N 82.23W
07/21/2026                   Athens             OH   911 Call Center

            Two separate reports of trees and wires down
            along Canal St and Fort St in Nelsonville.
            Time estimated from radar.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
139 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

1253 PM     Rain             5 E Amesville           39.37N 81.87W
07/21/2026  M1.70 Inch       Athens             OH   Public

            Reported by Trained Spotter.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
211 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

1130 AM     Rain             3 E Buchtel             39.47N 82.13W
07/21/2026  M2.22 Inch       Athens             OH   Cocorahs

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
221 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0200 PM     Flash Flood      2 S Vienna              39.30N 81.54W
07/21/2026                   Wood               WV   Public

            Multiple pictures and videos sent via
            Facebook showed flash flooding ongoing near
            and along the College Parkway in
            Parkersburg.

&&

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
256 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

0227 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 WSW Stonewall Jackson 38.99N 80.51W
07/21/2026                   Lewis              WV   Amateur Radio

            Tree down blocking roadway.

&&

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Charleston WV
310 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026

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

1212 PM     Flash Flood      3 WSW Jacksonville      39.47N 82.13W
07/21/2026                   Athens             OH   911 Call Center

            Approximately three feet of water and a land
            slide on ST RTE 685 halfway between Buchtel
            and Redtown.

&&

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