- Thursday February 6th, 2025 :: 06:24 a.m. EST
Flash Flood Warning until 10:00AM 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... Eastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 1000 AM EST.
* At 623 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. There were several reports of flooded roads throughout much of the warned area. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Summersville, Clay, Glen, Craigsville, Muddlety, Widen, Bickmore, Indore and Calvin.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, WV ... KANAWHA, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
511 Church St
Summersville, WV 26651
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-872-7892
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP NICHOLAS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning