Flood Warning — Boone County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 16 at 12:28PM EDT until August 16 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Boone County in central West Virginia... Southern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Central Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1227 PM EDT, emergency management reported multiple road closures due to heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Beckley, Mabscott, Sophia, Dry Creek, Prosperity, Bradley, Crab Orchard, Macarthur, Stanaford, Coal City, Beaver, Daniels, Shady Spring, Van, Whitesville, Lester, Sylvester, Arnett, Artie and Glen Daniel. - This includes the following highways... Route 19 near mile marker 1. Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 120
Effective August 16, 2026 at 12:28 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Boone County, West Virginia?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 9:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Boone County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Kanawha County, Fayette County, Raleigh County.