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Nicholas County Div of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Wednesday July 9th, 2025 :: 03:29 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Flash Flood Warning until 06:30PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia... West Central Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... North Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia... Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 327 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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, Camden-On-gauley, Craigsville, Camden On Gauley, Muddlety, Canvas, Mount Nebo, Calvin, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Nettie, Drennan, Boggs and Swiss.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, WV ... FAYETTE, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... WEBSTER, 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

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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

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