{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5384bb4647549ec6c514615e87e1d627ad4270f8.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 6:09PM EDT until September 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5384bb4647549ec6c514615e87e1d627ad4270f8.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":178,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 6:09PM EDT until September 12 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Clay, WV; Kanawha, WV; Roane, WV\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T18:09:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T18:09:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T19:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 609 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated earlier thunderstorms that\nproduced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of\nrain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional\nrainfall is expected.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nClay, Clendenin, Glen, Wallback, Procious, and Indore.\n\nThis includes Interstate 79 between mile markers 33 and 34.\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nReport flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,\n800 401 9535, when you can do so safely."}