Ritchie County, WV
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:15 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 8:15 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 415 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 2 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area in a short period of time. 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... St. Marys, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Matamoras, Lowell, Macksburg, Friendly, Lower Salem, New Matamoras, Point Lookout, Arvilla, Wick, Mountain, Alma, Lima and Devola.
This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 6 and 17.
What to Do
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Areas Impacted
- Washington, OH
- Pleasants, WV
- Ritchie, WV
- Tyler, WV
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 4:50 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 7:45 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Northern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 450 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 0.5 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... Marietta, St. Marys, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, Ellenboro, Willow Island, Schultz, Waverly, Maxwell, Devola, Pike, Highland and Hebron.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 184 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 5. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 36 and 45.
What to Do
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Areas Impacted
- Washington, OH
- Pleasants, WV
- Ritchie, WV
- Wood, WV
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 5:38 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 9:45 PM EDT
Issued 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... Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia... Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 945 PM EDT.
* At 538 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 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, Buckhannon, Grafton, Weston, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior and Lost Creek.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 99 and 129. Route 33 near mile marker 1...and between mile markers 6 and 7...and near mile marker 15...and near mile marker 17. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 44 and 82.
What to Do
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Areas Impacted
- Barbour, WV
- Doddridge, WV
- Gilmer, WV
- Harrison, WV
- Lewis, WV
- Ritchie, WV
- Taylor, WV
- Tyler, WV
- Upshur, WV
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:15 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 10:15 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 1015 PM EDT.
* At 615 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 0.5 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... Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills, Alum Bridge and Smithville.
This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Braxton, WV
- Gilmer, WV
- Lewis, WV
- Ritchie, WV
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flash Flood Warning means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening. Flash flooding can develop in hours or minutes, so take protective action now.
- If you are in a low-lying or flood prone area, move to higher ground immediately.
- Stay off bridges over fast-moving water, and away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- If you are trapped in a building, move to the highest floor and call 911. Go to the roof only if necessary.
- If your vehicle is trapped in rapidly moving water, stay inside. If water is rising inside the vehicle, move to the roof and signal for help.
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:18 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 506 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
Areas Impacted
Counties in Northeast Kentucky
- Boyd
- Carter
- Greenup
- Lawrence
Counties in Southeast Ohio
- Athens
- Gallia
- Jackson
- Lawrence
- Meigs
- Morgan
- Perry
- Vinton
- Washington
Counties in Central West Virginia
- Braxton
- Calhoun
- Clay
- Gilmer
- Jackson
- Nicholas
- Roane
- Taylor
- Webster
Counties in Northern West Virginia
- Barbour
- Doddridge
- Harrison
- Lewis
- Pleasants
- Pocahontas
- Randolph
- Ritchie
- Tyler
- Upshur
- Wirt
- Wood
Counties in Southern West Virginia
- Boone
- Fayette
- Kanawha
- Lincoln
- Putnam
Counties in Western West Virginia
- Cabell
- Mason
- Wayne
Including these cities
- Alum Creek
- Ashland
- Athens
- Belington
- Belmont
- Belpre
- Bridgeport
- Buckhannon
- Burnsville
- Cannonsburg
- Carter Caves State Park
- Ceredo
- Charleston
- Clarksburg
- Clay
- Cowen
- Craigsville
- Crooksville
- Elizabeth
- Elkins
- Fayetteville
- Flatwoods
- Gallipolis
- Gassaway
- Glenville
- Grafton
- Grantsville
- Grayson
- Grayson Lake State Park
- Hamden
- Hamlin
- Harrisville
- Harts
- Holly River State Park
- Huntington
- Hurricane
- Ironton
- Jackson
- Kenova
- Lake Vesuvius
- Louisa
- Madison
- Marietta
- Marlinton
- Mcarthur
- Mcconnelsville
- Middlebourne
- New Haven
- New Lexington
- Oak Hill
- Oak Hill
- Olive Hill
- Paden City
- Parkersburg
- Pennsboro
- Philippi
- Point Pleasant
- Pomeroy
- Raceland
- Ravenswood
- Richwood
- Ripley
- Russell
- Saint Albans
- Sistersville
- Somerset
- South Charleston
- South Point
- Spencer
- St. Marys
- Stockport
- Summersville
- Sutton
- Teays Valley
- Vienna
- Wayne
- Webster Springs
- Wellston
- West Union
- Weston
- Yatesville Lake State Park
In effect from Tuesday 07/21 1:00 PM EDT – Wednesday 07/22 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Charleston WV
What
Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where
Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Vinton and Washington, southwest Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming.
When
Through late tonight.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional Details
- Heavy rainfall from thunderstorms this afternoon and evening may result in flash flooding. Some storms will be capable of producing 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as an hour. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to Do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Areas Impacted
- Greenup
- Carter
- Boyd
- Lawrence
- Morgan
- Athens
- Washington
- Jackson
- Vinton
- Meigs
- Gallia
- Lawrence
- Dickenson
- Buchanan
- Wayne
- Cabell
- Mason
- Jackson
- Wood
- Pleasants
- Tyler
- Lincoln
- Putnam
- Kanawha
- Roane
- Wirt
- Calhoun
- Ritchie
- Doddridge
- Mingo
- Logan
- Boone
- Clay
- Braxton
- Gilmer
- Lewis
- Harrison
- Taylor
- McDowell
- Wyoming
- Upshur
- Barbour
- Northwest Raleigh
- Southeast Raleigh
- Northwest Fayette
- Southeast Fayette
- Northwest Nicholas
- Southeast Nicholas
- Northwest Webster
- Southeast Webster
- Northwest Pocahontas
- Northwest Randolph
- Southeast Randolph
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Watch means the area may experience a dangerous flooding event, and being prepared may save lives and property.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check your home’s emergency supplies, and make sure all members of the household know your emergency plan.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
If a Flood Warning is issued, it means that dangerous flooding is expected or already happening.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters or flooded roads.
- Stay away from areas where water levels can rise rapidly, like storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
If your home is likely to flood, or if authorities tell you to evacuate, do so immediately and move to higher ground.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Enhanced Risk for Severe Thunderstorms Today
Created by the NWS Charleston WFO
Widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the area this afternoon and into the evening, with some capable of becoming severe. The environment supports a multi-hazard threat. Primary Threats Include: 💨 Damaging Winds: This is the main threat. Swaths of 50–60 mph gusts will be possible in severe storms, with isolated gusts up to 70 mph. 🌧️ Torrential Rain: Heavy downpours will accompany these storms, which may cause highly localized flooding. 🌪️ Tornadoes & Hail: A line-embedded tornado or two and isolated instances of quarter-sized hail are also possible. Timing: Storms may develop as early as noon and continue into the evening.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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