Ritchie County, West Virginia, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:51PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

At 751 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior 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... Parkersburg, Marietta, Harrisville, St. Marys, Vienna, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, North Bend State Park, Boaz, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Pullman, Schultz, Willow Island, Nutter Farm, Waverly, Maxwell and Pike. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 180 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 25 and 52.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

“Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:59PM EDT until October 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... East Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 1000 PM EDT. * At 659 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 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... Clarksburg, Salem, Jackson Mill, West Milford, Auburn, Avon, New Milton, Blandville, Leopold, Grove, Alum Bridge, Smithburg, Camden, Wolf Summit and Berea. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 52 and 53...and between mile markers 56 and 77.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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 14 at 6:22PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 622 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 1.5 inches 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... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Harrisville, St. Marys, Coolville, Vienna, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, Boaz, North Bend State Park, Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Cairo and Pullman. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 170 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 52.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. 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.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 5:34PM EDT until October 14 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

At 534 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Pennsboro, or 7 miles east of Harrisville, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Greenwood, Pike, Berea, and Highland.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

“Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 14 at 5:10PM EDT until October 14 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV”

SVRRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... West central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 509 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near North Bend State Park, or 8 miles south of St. Marys, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Cairo, Pullman, Greenwood, Nutter Farm, Maxwell, Schultz, Pike, Berea, and Highland. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 25 and 49.

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.