Flash Flood Warning — Nicholas County, West Virginia
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 17 at 12:22AM EDT until August 17 at 12:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT Tuesday for portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and West Virginia.
Effective August 17, 2026 at 12:22 AM ET · Expires August 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM ET
Last Checked
39 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Nicholas County, West Virginia?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (39 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 17, 2026 at 12:32 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flash Flood Warning alerts for Nicholas County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Nicholas County, West Virginia as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flash Flood Warning is also in effect for Webster County, Randolph County, Pocahontas County.