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Braxton County OES/E911
Monday August 17th, 2026 :: 04:28 p.m. EDT

Alert

Flash Flood Warning until 07:30PM

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... South Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 428 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. 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... Glenville, Grantsville, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand Fork, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Baldwin, Linn, Stouts Mills, Burnt House, Leopold, Alum Bridge, Big Springs, Smithville, Sand Run and Camden. This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 80 and 94.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... DODDRIDGE, WV ... GILMER, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RITCHIE, WV ... WIRT, 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
Braxton County OES/E911
687 Days Dr
Sutton, WV 26601

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 304-765-3320

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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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