Flash Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Avondale, WV ∙ Iaeger, WV ∙ Big Sandy, WV ∙ Panther, WV ∙ Hensley, WV ∙ Roderfield, WV

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Flash Flood Warning National Weather Service Charleston WV 532 PM EDT Fri Jul 18 2025 The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... * Until 845 PM EDT. * At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. 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... Davy, Iaeger, Avondale, Panther and Coalwood. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. && LAT...LON 3737 8164 3737 8192 3749 8192 3750 8166 FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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