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Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:08PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Flash Flood Warning · Doddridge, WV; Ritchie, WV. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.

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Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
First saved by us: 14 October 2026 at 22:28 UTC
Last included in a daily record: 15 October 2026
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Issuer / area: NWS Charleston WV · Doddridge, WV; Ritchie, WV
Certainty / urgency: Likely / Immediate
Message expiry (not hazard end): 15 October 2026 at 01:18 UTC
Forecast onset / end: 15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC / 15 October 2026 at 01:15 UTC

Archived official description

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.

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15 October 2026 at 01:13 UTC
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Title
Before
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 8:52PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
After
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 9:08PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Source updated
Before
15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
Effective from
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15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
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15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
Forecast onset
Before
15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
Message expiry
Before
15 October 2026 at 01:15 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 01:18 UTC
Official description
Before
At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts may continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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... Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Highland, Greenwood and Pike. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 and 52.
After
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.
Official instructions
Before
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.
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9f19f93d262e2f550736b70604d7ac6b012aee97.002.1
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.92b5a3b426ba27a2295dffae6343e4934af95f24.001.1
Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 01:08 UTC
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15 October 2026 at 00:58 UTC
Version 3
8 recorded details changed
Title
Before
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:51PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
After
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 8:52PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Source updated
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14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
Effective from
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14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
Forecast onset
Before
14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
After
15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
Reported area
Before
Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV
After
Doddridge, WV; Ritchie, WV
Source summary
Before
Flash Flood Warning · ~~Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood,~~ WV. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.
After
Flash Flood Warning · Doddridge, WV; Ritchie, WV. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.
Official description
Before
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.
After
At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts may continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. 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... Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Highland, Greenwood and Pike. This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 and 52.
External source link
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.55d4c4c70c2f164ff8254b49a39c47840669259e.002.1
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9f19f93d262e2f550736b70604d7ac6b012aee97.002.1
Bulletin issued: 15 October 2026 at 00:52 UTC
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14 October 2026 at 23:58 UTC
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Title
Before
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:22PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
After
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 7:51PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Source updated
Before
14 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC
After
14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
Effective from
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14 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC
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14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
Forecast onset
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14 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC
After
14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
Message type
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Alert
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Update
Source status
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Source alert
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Source update
Reported area
Before
Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Tyler, WV; Wood, WV
After
Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV
Source summary
Before
Flash Flood Warning · ~~Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Tyler,~~ WV; Wood, WV. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.
After
Flash Flood Warning · Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV. Severe; likely; urgency: immediate.
Official description
Before
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.
After
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.
External source link
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f042a64f2325f7773a9119f0a66027ea86103fa8.001.1
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https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.55d4c4c70c2f164ff8254b49a39c47840669259e.002.1
Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 23:51 UTC
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Bulletin issued: 14 October 2026 at 22:22 UTC

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