- Sunday July 12th, 2026 :: 01:13 p.m. EDT
Flash Flood Warning until 03:15PM 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Clay County in north central West Virginia... West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 112 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring on US-19 near Muddlety. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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, Kesslers Cross Lanes, Drennan and Canvas. This includes Route 19 between mile markers 38 and 46.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CLAY, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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
