Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 12:11AM EDT until August 12 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 9:11pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...East Central Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 315 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1211 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Hamlin, Culloden, Alum Creek, Sweetland, Griffithsville, Yawkey
and Sod.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov