McDowell County, West Virginia, Saturday, October 3, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:36PM EDT until October 2 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 9:20PM EDT until October 2 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

The heavy rain has ended. Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:17PM EDT until October 2 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

At 817 PM EDT, the public reported minor flooding along Warrior Mine Rd near Warriormine. Between 2 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. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Public reported. 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... War, Bradshaw and Cucumber.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 8:05PM EDT until October 2 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

At 805 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain had previously fallen across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Bradshaw, Hurley, Roseann and Jolo.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 6:41PM EDT until October 2 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 641 PM EDT, 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 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... War, Bradshaw and Cucumber.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 2 at 6:27PM EDT until October 2 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia... West Central McDowell County in southern West Virginia... * Until 930 PM EDT. * At 627 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have 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 heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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... Bradshaw, Hurley, Roseann and Jolo.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.