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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1249 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

WVC083-101-310600-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0142.000000T0000Z-250731T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Randolph WV-Webster WV-
1249 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN RANDOLPH AND EAST CENTRAL WEBSTER
COUNTIES...

At 1249 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area, but Emergency Management had not
received any reports of flooding. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Flooding impacts may arise, but no additional rainfall
is expected.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  Mingo, Huttonsville, Monterville, Valley Head, Waneta and Bergoo.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3864 8008 3873 8000 3871 7991 3862 7991
      3847 8007 3847 8008 3847 8012 3846 8014
      3845 8024 3849 8031 3857 8032

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

TRM

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1210 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

WVC039-310645-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0143.000000T0000Z-250731T0645Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kanawha WV-
1210 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL KANAWHA COUNTY...

At 1210 AM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms had
produced flash flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5
inches of rain have fallen. The rain had moved out of the warned
area. Kanawha County Emergency Management reported up to three feet
of water across New Hope Road near Upper Pinch Road. Water was also
going into houses and trailers in that area, but was beginning to
recede. The Fire Department was in the area and working their way
upstream for potential water rescues. The Elkview mesonet reported
3.39 inches of rainfall between 1014 and 1135 PM.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
  Elkview and Pinch.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3853 8152 3854 8142 3841 8137 3838 8148
      3842 8152

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

TRM

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