Flood Warning — Raleigh County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 2 at 11:44PM EDT until August 3 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia... Southeastern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia... East Central McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Southeastern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain had fallen. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Babcock State Park, Northfork, Shady Spring, Daniels, Beaver, Stanaford, Piney View, Coal City, Meadow Bridge, Keystone, Anawalt, Ghent, Josephine, Herndon and Maybeury. - This includes the following
Effective August 2, 2026 at 11:44 PM ET · Expires August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 3, 2026 at 4:00 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. 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 Raleigh 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 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Raleigh County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for McDowell County, Fayette County, Nicholas County, Wyoming County.