Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 23 at 5:53AM EDT until June 23 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 2:53am
Expires:
June 23, 2026 - 5:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...Central Boone County in central West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 553 AM EDT, Earlier heavy rain in central and southern Boone
County has resulted in increased flows and instances of flooding
along Spruce Fork and Pond Fork, therefore an Areal Flood Warning
is being issued to cover these creeks.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Madison.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
Area Description:
Boone, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov