Flood Warning

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1055 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West
Virginia...

  Tygart Valley River At Philippi affecting Barbour County.

For the Tygart Valley River...Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued this evening at 1100 PM EDT.

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1055 AM EDT Wed Jul 22 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Tygart Valley River at Philippi.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 19.0 feet, The intersection of US Route 119 and Truck
  Route 250 is flooded. Also, Sycamore Street and Beech Avenue are
  flooded. At 21.0 feet, Chestnut and McCartney Streets flood.
  Vietnam Veterans Park is flooded just upstream from the covered
  bridge. At 22.0 feet, North High and Woods Streets are flooded.
  Stevens and North Walnut Streets are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 9:23 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 22.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
    at 9:23 AM EDT Wednesday was 22.2 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
    this evening and continue falling to 4.7 feet Monday morning.
  - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 22.7
    feet on 03/05/2015.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 3921 7990 3906 8000 3907 8008 3921 8007


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