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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
401 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

TXC243-172215-
/O.CON.KMAF.FF.W.0177.000000T0000Z-260817T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Jeff Davis TX-
401 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL JEFF DAVIS COUNTY...

At 401 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain 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.

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...
  Davis Mountains State Park, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp and Black
  Mountain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3102 10425 3096 10437 3079 10420 3061 10392
      3079 10379 3106 10418 3104 10422

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

29

Flash Flood Warning
OHC167-WVC073-095-172300-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0169.000000T0000Z-260817T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
449 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
  West Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 449 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2 inch of rain has fallen.
  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...
  Point Lookout and Arvilla.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3944 8114 3946 8118 3950 8118 3952 8129
      3955 8130 3956 8124 3953 8115 3951 8110
      3950 8105 3948 8100 3944 8099 3942 8104
      3943 8110

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04

Flash Flood Warning
WVC007-013-017-021-041-085-105-172330-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0176.260817T2028Z-260817T2330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
428 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia...
  Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  Gilmer County in north central West Virginia...
  South Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 730 PM EDT.

* At 428 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has 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...
  Glenville, Grantsville, Cedar Creek State Park, Burnsville, Sand
  Fork, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Baldwin, Linn,
  Stouts Mills, Burnt House, Leopold, Alum Bridge, Big Springs,
  Smithville, Sand Run and Camden.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 80 and 94.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3894 8127 3895 8130 3904 8123 3908 8116
      3914 8078 3910 8050 3887 8048 3886 8078
      3888 8102

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04

Flash Flood Warning
WVC001-033-091-172315-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0175.260817T2020Z-260817T2315Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
420 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Taylor County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 715 PM EDT.

* At 420 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 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...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
           flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated.

  IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
           urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort,
  Lumberport, Anmoore, Flemington, Despard, Meadowbrook, Meadland,
  Rosemont and Galloway.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 114 and 127. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 76 and 82.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3924 8011 3922 8011 3920 8022 3920 8036
      3922 8037 3936 8042 3937 8038 3941 8028
      3939 8025 3931 8012

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

04

Flash Flood Warning
WVC001-033-091-172300-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0174.260817T2007Z-260817T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
407 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northwestern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Southeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Southwestern Taylor County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 407 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
  has 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, Philippi, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Anmoore, West
  Milford, Lost Creek, Galloway and Moatsville.

This includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 111 and 117.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3916 8023 3917 8042 3925 8042 3926 8039
      3926 8001 3924 7996 3915 8003

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04

Flash Flood Warning
VAC167-169-191-172300-
/O.NEW.KMRX.FF.W.0073.260817T1957Z-260817T2300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Morristown TN
357 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Southwestern Russell County in southwestern Virginia...
  Northeastern Scott County in southwestern Virginia...
  Central Washington County in southwestern Virginia...

* Until 700 PM EDT.

* At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across 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...
  Abingdon, Glade Spring, Lindell, Holston, Emory-Meadowview,
  Hansonville, Castlewood and Konnarock.

This includes Interstate 81 in Virginia between mile markers 17 and
34.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3688 8240 3689 8239 3689 8238 3682 8173
      3679 8170 3663 8162 3664 8161 3662 8161
      3661 8163 3661 8169 3685 8247 3688 8246
      3689 8240

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Flash Flood Warning
WVC105-107-172245-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0173.260817T1949Z-260817T2245Z/
/00000.U.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
349 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
  South Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 349 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.8 and 1.5 inches of
  rain have fallen. 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...
  Elizabeth, Palestine, Morristown, Cherry and Rockport.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 159
and 166.

This includes the following streams and drainages...
  Little Kanawha River, Left Fork Sandy Creek, Road Run, Chestnut
  Run, Rockcamp Run, North Fork Lee Creek, Deaver Fork, Tygart Creek,
  Two Ripple Run, Buck Creek, Bear Run, Burgess Run, Standingstone
  Creek, Burning Springs Run, Left Fork Straight Creek, Straight
  Creek, Ballard Run, Little Tygart Creek, Reedy Creek, Holmes Run,
  Lynncamp Run, Ratcliff Run, Slate Creek, Pond Creek, South Fork
  Hughes River, Buell Fork, Tucker Creek, Fivemile Run and Oil Rock
  Run.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3906 8161 3914 8156 3915 8150 3906 8127
      3906 8125 3904 8125 3904 8124 3903 8123
      3904 8122 3904 8121 3898 8125 3902 8151

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
349 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

WVC049-103-172130-
/O.CON.KPBZ.FF.W.0115.000000T0000Z-260817T2130Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Marion WV-Wetzel WV-
349 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR WEST CENTRAL MARION AND SOUTHEASTERN WETZEL COUNTIES...

At 349 PM EDT, the public and doppler radar reported thunderstorms
produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches
of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

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...
  Smithfield and Folsom.

South Fork Fishing Creek was out of its banks, reaching the back of
homes southeast of Smithfield.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 3950 8074 3952 8065 3953 8048 3951 8043
      3945 8041 3947 8049 3946 8049 3946 8051
      3943 8052 3943 8054 3944 8056 3943 8058
      3945 8058 3945 8060 3944 8060 3947 8065
      3946 8067 3948 8067 3947 8069 3948 8072

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

WM

Flash Flood Warning
WVC001-033-091-172230-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0172.260817T1932Z-260817T2230Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

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Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
332 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Taylor County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 332 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.7 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, Grafton, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Anmoore,
  Enterprise, Flemington, McGee, Meadland, Rosemont, Tygart Lake
  State Park, Knottsville, Thornton and Despard.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 117 and 129. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 81 and 82.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3939 8020 3940 8012 3941 8011 3939 8009
      3940 8002 3942 8001 3943 7998 3939 7993
      3927 7989 3924 8002 3924 8031 3944 8030
      3943 8029 3944 8029 3944 8028

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

04

Flash Flood Warning
WVC017-033-073-085-095-172200-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0171.260817T1855Z-260817T2200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
255 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
  Central Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Southern Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
  East Central Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch of rain has fallen.
  Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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...
  Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Pennsboro,
  Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Canton, Center Point, Smithburg,
  Sedalia, Wolf Summit, Mountain, Wick, Hebron, Meadowbrook and
  Despard.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 79 between mile markers 119 and 121. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 49 and 82.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3933 8105 3939 8110 3944 8099 3943 8089
      3941 8078 3937 8034 3938 8026 3927 8027
      3924 8035 3924 8052 3929 8102

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

30

Flash Flood Warning
WVC017-033-095-172145-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0170.260817T1841Z-260817T2145Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
241 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
  Northwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  East Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 545 PM EDT.

* At 241 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 0.5 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...
  Shinnston, Lumberport, Enterprise, Wallace and Lima.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

LAT...LON 3941 8079 3949 8083 3950 8074 3948 8072
      3947 8069 3948 8067 3946 8067 3947 8065
      3944 8060 3945 8058 3943 8058 3944 8056
      3943 8054 3943 8052 3946 8051 3947 8049
      3943 8026 3938 8028 3936 8033

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

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