Flood Warning — Jackson County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 7 at 3:44AM EDT until August 7 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 343 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ripley and Evans. - This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 133 and 140. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 7, 2026 at 3:44 AM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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.
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What does a Flood Warning mean for Jackson 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 (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET.
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