Flood Warning — Harrison 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 12:54PM EDT until August 17 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River above Clarksburg affecting Harrison County. For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork River above Clarksburg. * WHEN...From late tonight to Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Minor flooding of low-lying areas occurs along the river. At 14.0 feet, Water begins to enter some homes along the low sections near the river. Liberty Avenue floods. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 12.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 14.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 02/10/1990. - http://www.weather.gov
Effective August 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 100 AM EDT.
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What does a Flood Warning mean for Harrison County, West Virginia?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
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