Author: Storm Desk

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Lamb County, TX Area Until 4 PM CDT

    Live snapshot as of 1:35 PM PDT (3:35 PM CDT) — the National Weather Service in Lubbock, Texas, has a destructive severe thunderstorm warning in effect for southeastern Lamb County until 4:00 PM CDT. This is one of the dangerous categories of summer storm on the South Plains: 70 mph wind gusts paired with ping pong ball size hail, radar indicated, with the NWS damage threat flagged at considerable. That is the hail-and-wind combination that puts holes in roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles — the exact interior and exterior repair work restoration and roofing crews across the region spend the next week answering calls about.

    This is a live snapshot as of 1:35 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Littlefield / Spade — Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Lubbock TX (weather.gov/lub)
    Issued: 3:23 PM CDT, Monday, September 21, 2026
    Expires: 4:00 PM CDT, Monday, September 21, 2026
    Coverage: southeastern Lamb County, TX
    Source of hazard: Radar indicated
    Damage threat (NWS): CONSIDERABLE

    At 3:23 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located over Spade, about 8 miles east of Littlefield, and was nearly stationary. The official NWS alert headline reads: “A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAMB COUNTY.”

    Verbatim hazard detail from the warning: “HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.” The alert’s parameter block lists max wind gust at 70 MPH and max hail size at 1.50 inches — radar-indicated hail consistent with ping pong ball size.

    Locations impacted include: Littlefield and Spade.

    Expected impacts, in the NWS’s own words: “People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.”

    NWS instruction: “Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.” Alert source: the NWS alert record via api.weather.gov (VTEC /O.CON.KLUB.SV.W.0262/).

    Stay safe right now

    A storm that is nearly stationary is one that keeps dropping hail and rain on the same place. If you are in southeastern Lamb County:

    • Get indoors and away from windows. Ping pong ball size hail shatters windows and dents vehicles — the NWS explicitly warns people and animals outdoors will be injured.
    • Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. With 70 mph gusts, interior rooms protect you from wind-borne debris and broken glass.
    • Never drive through flooded roadways. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm and may lead to flash flooding. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — turn around, don’t drown.
    • Mobile homes need extra respect at 70 mph. The NWS flags wind damage as “also likely” to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. If you are in a mobile home, shelter in a sturdier structure nearby if one is safely reachable.
    • After it passes: if hail or water breached the roof or windows, photograph everything before cleanup or tarping. Documentation matters for insurance — and water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This is the signature hail/wind event of the South Plains storm season, and it reads like a demand forecast for the week ahead.

    Hail first: 1.5-inch hail at near-stationary dwell time over Littlefield and Spade is the profile for roof membrane damage, dented metal roofing, cracked siding, shattered skylights and windows, and body damage on vehicles. The NWS’s own impact line — “Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles” — is about as explicit as these warnings get. Expect the call volume for hail inspection and tarping to start within hours of the storm’s passage and run for days as homeowners discover damage.

    Wind second: 70 mph gusts on trees and structures, with “considerable tree damage” expected, means downed limbs on roofs, lifted shingles, torn flashing, and damaged mobile homes and outbuildings. Wind-lifted roofing plus the torrential rainfall the NWS notes means water intrusion under the envelope even where the roof wasn’t destroyed.

    Water third: “Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding.” A nearly stationary storm trains rain over the same drainage — low-lying areas, underpasses, and poor drainage around foundations take the first hits. Flash-flood intrusions in a storm like this are typically the fast, dirty water that saturates drywall and insulation quickly and starts the 24–48 hour mold clock.

    The play: stage equipment now — a storm that parks over a town at 3:30 in the afternoon generates calls before dinner. Pre-position drying assets, keep an on-call rotation through the evening, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If your property is damaged, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or through the FEMA app, and find recovery centers at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — you don’t need to wait for an inspector to document the damage first, but keep every photo and receipt.

    Looking ahead

    The warning expires at 4:00 PM CDT — and with the storm nearly stationary over Spade at issue time, the back edge of the warned area needs to watch for the warning to be extended or renewed rather than cleanly expiring. The NWS updates these products continuously; treat the next NWS statement as the real all-clear, not the clock alone.

    Watch overnight: nearly stationary severe storms are exactly the setup that produces additional rounds on the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage in southeastern Lamb County can respond to torrential rainfall well after the hail stops. If you live near low ground, keep an eye on it through the evening.

    Demand window note: hail-inspection and water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of the storm passing and keep coming for days as people discover damage — first the tarping and board-up work, then the interior drying once ceilings and windows show their wounds.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your ZIP code, and check active watches and warnings from the local NWS office page.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Pike, KY Until 6 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Pike, KY Until 6 PM EDT

    STATUS: ACTIVE — FLASH FLOOD WARNING
    Live snapshot as of 1:23 PM PDT, Monday September 21, 2026. This warning expires at 6 PM EDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    NWS Jackson, KY has a flash flood warning in effect for Pike, KY, in effect until 6 PM EDT. Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:19PM EDT until September 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY. For restoration teams, this is the exact interior-flooding jobs restoration teams see most — basements, low-lying first floors, and overwhelmed drainage.

    Pike, KY — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Jackson, KY
    Issued: September 21 at 4:19PM EDT
    Expires: 6 PM EDT
    Severity: Severe | Certainty: Likely | Urgency: Immediate

    The NWS warning, verbatim: At 419 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
    rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have
    fallen since 2:30 PM in the hardest hit areas. 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…
    Elkhorn City, Cedarville and Belcher.

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    NWS office: https://www.weather.gov/jan/ (NWS Jackson, KY).
    Alert source: api.weather.gov — this warning.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through flooded roadways — it takes only a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle. Be especially careful at night, when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. If water enters the home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, photograph everything before cleanup (documentation matters for insurance), then call a local restoration contractor — water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Overnight flash flooding is a water-mitigation classic: basement flooding, first-floor intrusion in low-lying neighborhoods, overwhelmed sump systems, and sewage backup where drainage systems surcharge. Rainfall totals in flash flood warnings routinely land squarely in the range that produces interior water jobs, not just yard flooding. Saturated drywall, soaked insulation, and flooring exposure follow within hours; the mold clock starts at 24 to 48 hours.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now and keep an on-call rotation through the morning — the demand window for flash-flood water intrusion starts within hours of water receding and keeps coming for days as people discover damage. On the first call, capture the address, the water source (rising creek vs. overwhelmed drainage vs. sump failure — the category determines the protocol), and the affected areas. Sewage backup calls need Category 3 handling from the first minute.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation; moisture-map every affected room, not just the visibly wet ones; keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. Schedule the drying plan, not just the extraction.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc. Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning expires at 6 PM EDT. Rivers and creeks in the watershed can crest hours after the rain stops — water levels may keep rising even after the warning expires. Watch for additional thunderstorm rounds overnight; saturated ground means even modest additional rain can renew flooding. The restoration demand window is days long: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming as basements get checked, carpet pulled, and musty odors get noticed mid-week.

    Sources & how to verify

    Verify for your own county or ZIP at weather.gov or the NWS Jackson, KY office page above.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Grundy Area Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Grundy Area Until 6:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 3:52 PM EDT until September 21 at 6:45 PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV. The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning covering parts of southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia: Central Buchanan County and North Central Dickenson County in southwestern Virginia, and Northwestern McDowell County and Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia.

    This is the kind of warning restoration teams know by heart — slow-moving thunderstorms stacking rainfall over small watersheds, with flash flooding of creeks, streets, and low-lying property either ongoing or expected to begin shortly. This is a live snapshot as of 1:05 PM PDT (4:05 PM EDT). Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Grundy, VA to Wyoming, WV — Flash Flood Warning

    The issuing office is the National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia. The warning was issued at 3:52 PM EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2026, and remains in effect until 6:45 PM EDT.

    Per the alert, at 3:52 PM EDT Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen 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: Grundy, Breaks Interstate, John Flannagan Lake, Big Rock, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Stacy, Roseann, Hurley, Panther, Jolo, Vansant, and Avondale.

    The alert is designated AWIPS identifier FFWRLX (VTEC /O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0238.260921T1952Z-260921T2245Z/). The original alert can be referenced through the NWS alert feed for the Charleston WV office.

    Stay safe

    Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, no matter how shallow the water looks.

    Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. If water enters your home, stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and the power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor, because water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    You can report flooding to the National Weather Service at 800-401-9535, toll free, when you can do so safely.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This is the signature interior-flooding signature restoration contractors see most: flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, underpasses, and poor-drainage low-lying areas. Expect the damage mix that follows: interior water intrusion in low-lying structures, saturated drywall and insulation, mold risk beginning within 24–48 hours, and possible sewage backup in the lowest-lying areas where storm systems surcharge.

    The play: stage equipment now, pre-position drying assets, and keep an on-call rotation through the evening. Capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call — flash-flood jobs move fast, and intake discipline on night one is what separates a clean claim from a disputed one.

    Field discipline: photo-document everything before mitigation begins, moisture-map every affected room (not just the ones that look wet), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. Flood-impacted properties in areas like Grundy, Bradshaw, and Iaeger may involve basements and crawlspaces — verify power is off before anyone enters standing water.

    FEMA and federal assistance

    If the damage is significant, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362, open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week. You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility generally includes citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so — you do not need to wait for the water to recede to start the paperwork.

    Looking ahead

    This warning expires at 6:45 PM EDT. When it expires, watch for additional rounds of thunderstorms overnight and for creeks and streams to keep rising after the rain stops — flash flooding can arrive downstream even after the warned area dries out.

    The next NWS update will land as conditions warrant through the Charleston WV office. For restoration teams, the demand window on flash-flood events typically opens within hours of water receding and keeps coming for days as property owners discover damage that wasn’t visible in the dark.

    Sources and how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP code, check weather.gov or your local NWS office page — warnings can be extended, upgraded, or cancelled as conditions change.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Freestone, TX Until 12:45 PM PDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Freestone, TX Until 12:45 PM PDT

    What Is Happening

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 1:54PM CDT until September 21 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Freestone, TX; Navarro, TX.

    At 153 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Navarro, or 12
    miles southeast of Corsicana, moving southeast at 5 mph.

    HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

    SOURCE…Emergency management. At 142 PM CDT…nickel to quarter
    size hail was reported 2 miles south of Navarro with this
    storm.

    IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
    roofs, siding, and trees.

    Locations impacted include…
    Angus, Navarro, Fairfield Lake State Park, Richland-Chambers
    Reservoir, Fairfield Lake, Mildred, Eureka, Richland, Streetman, and
    Stewards Mill.

    Areas Affected

    Freestone, TX; Navarro, TX

    Timing

    Issued: 2026-09-21T13:54:00-05:00
    Expires: 2026-09-21T14:45:00-05:00

    What To Do

    For your protection stay inside a sturdy structure and keep away from
    windows.

    Expected Impacts

    Follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management. Conditions can change quickly — re-check the forecast before traveling through the affected area.

    How This Compares

    This is a National Weather Service warning-level alert, one step above a watch — it means the hazardous condition is occurring or imminent in the listed areas.

    What Contractors Should Know

    Warnings of this type can generate mitigation and recovery demand in the affected area once conditions pass. Document conditions, keep communication lines open with customers, and be ready to respond after the warning expires.

    How We Track It

    Tygart Media Storm Tracker monitors active National Weather Service warnings around the clock. This pulse was generated automatically from official NWS alert data; all facts above come straight from the alert.

    Sources

    National Weather Service alert data via api.weather.gov.

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Anderson, TX Until 1:00 PM PDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Anderson, TX Until 1:00 PM PDT

    What Is Happening

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 1:59PM CDT until September 21 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Fort Worth TX The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Anderson, TX; Freestone, TX; Leon, TX.

    SVRFWD

    The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    Southeastern Freestone County in central Texas…
    Northeastern Leon County in central Texas…
    Southwestern Anderson County in central Texas…

    * Until 300 PM CDT.

    * At 159 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
    Fairfield Lake, or 13 miles east of Fairfield, and is nearly
    stationary.

    HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
    to roofs, siding, and trees.

    * Locations impacted include…
    Palestine, Elkhart, Montalba, Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield
    Lake, Oakwood, Tucker, Johnson, Cedar Creek, Massey Lake, Red Lake,
    and Tennessee Colony.

    Areas Affected

    Anderson, TX; Freestone, TX; Leon, TX

    Timing

    Issued: 2026-09-21T13:59:00-05:00
    Expires: 2026-09-21T15:00:00-05:00

    What To Do

    For your protection get inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
    windows.

    Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
    Move indoors immediately. Lightning can kill.

    Expected Impacts

    Follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management. Conditions can change quickly — re-check the forecast before traveling through the affected area.

    How This Compares

    This is a National Weather Service warning-level alert, one step above a watch — it means the hazardous condition is occurring or imminent in the listed areas.

    What Contractors Should Know

    Warnings of this type can generate mitigation and recovery demand in the affected area once conditions pass. Document conditions, keep communication lines open with customers, and be ready to respond after the warning expires.

    How We Track It

    Tygart Media Storm Tracker monitors active National Weather Service warnings around the clock. This pulse was generated automatically from official NWS alert data; all facts above come straight from the alert.

    Sources

    National Weather Service alert data via api.weather.gov.

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Campbell, TN Until 12:45 PM PDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Campbell, TN Until 12:45 PM PDT

    What Is Happening

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 3:02PM EDT until September 21 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Campbell, TN; Claiborne, TN.

    SVRMRX

    The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    Northwestern Claiborne County in east Tennessee…
    Northeastern Campbell County in east Tennessee…

    * Until 345 PM EDT.

    * At 302 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Lot, or 11
    miles northeast of La Follette, moving southeast at 5 mph.

    HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
    to roofs, siding, and trees.

    * Locations impacted include…
    Jellico, Fincastle, White Oak, and Clairfield.

    Areas Affected

    Campbell, TN; Claiborne, TN

    Timing

    Issued: 2026-09-21T15:02:00-04:00
    Expires: 2026-09-21T15:45:00-04:00

    What To Do

    For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
    building.

    Expected Impacts

    Follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local emergency management. Conditions can change quickly — re-check the forecast before traveling through the affected area.

    How This Compares

    This is a National Weather Service warning-level alert, one step above a watch — it means the hazardous condition is occurring or imminent in the listed areas.

    What Contractors Should Know

    Warnings of this type can generate mitigation and recovery demand in the affected area once conditions pass. Document conditions, keep communication lines open with customers, and be ready to respond after the warning expires.

    How We Track It

    Tygart Media Storm Tracker monitors active National Weather Service warnings around the clock. This pulse was generated automatically from official NWS alert data; all facts above come straight from the alert.

    Sources

    National Weather Service alert data via api.weather.gov.

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carroll Until 3:30 PM EDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Carroll Until 3:30 PM EDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 21 at 2:41PM EDT until September 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

    This is a live snapshot as of September 21, 2026 at 11:52 AM. Carroll is under an active severe thunderstorm warning right now — issued by NWS Blacksburg VA, set to expire around 3:30 PM EDT. This is the wind- and roof-damage category that fills contractor schedules within hours. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Issued by the National Weather Service.

    Carroll — Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    The warning covers: Carroll, VA; Floyd, VA; Patrick, VA

    Issuing office: NWS Blacksburg VA
    Issued: 2026-09-21T14:41:00-04:00
    Expires: 2026-09-21T15:30:00-04:00 (about 3:30 PM EDT)

    SVRRNK

    The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for…
    Floyd County in southwestern Virginia…
    Eastern Carroll County in southwestern Virginia…
    Western Patrick County in southwestern Virginia…

    * Until 330 PM EDT.

    * At 241 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Willis,
    moving east at 25 mph.

    HAZARD…60 mph wind gusts. Heavy Rain.

    SOURCE…Radar indicated.

    IMPACT…Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

    * Locations impacted include…
    Floyd…
    Indian Valley…
    Fancy Gap…
    Copper Hill…
    Ararat…
    Cana…
    and Willis.

    Locations named in the warning path:

    • * Locations impacted include…

    Safety and response instructions from the alert:

    Prepare immediately for damaging winds, as well as deadly cloud to
    ground lightning. For your safety, move to an interior room on the
    lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows.

    Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in
    ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and
    minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.
    Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid
    hydroplaning.

    When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any
    size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees
    or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free
    at 1…8 6 6…2 1 5…4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be
    shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and
    on X.

    Issuing office: National Weather Service | Alert source: api.weather.gov alert record

    Stay safe tonight — wind and hail safety

    Get inside a sturdy building and away from windows. Hail and wind gusts can turn debris into projectiles in seconds; treat the storm like it’s already on top of you.

    After it passes, inspect the roof, siding, and windows from the ground first — photograph any damage before touching anything, then call a local restoration contractor. Hail bruising and lifted shingles let water in long after the storm ends.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Severe thunderstorm damage at this level means roof and siding hits from large hail, window breakage, and wind-driven water intrusion through damaged envelopes. Hail bruising often isn’t visible from the ground — free inspections are the honest door-opener.

    The play: stage ladders, tarps, and inspection crews; pre-position for the morning after. Capture the address, hail/wind damage observed, and roof access notes on the first call.

    Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — you don’t have to wait for a disaster declaration for your county to start documenting.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires, the risk doesn’t end: damaged roofs keep letting water in with every follow-up shower — the repair clock starts now.

    Watch the National Weather Service for follow-up statements or new warnings overnight. The demand window for restoration work opens within hours and stays open for days.

    Sources & how to verify

    NWS alert record: api.weather.gov | Issuing office: weather.gov

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check active alerts — or find your local NWS office page and read its current warnings directly.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood Counties Until 7:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt and Wood Counties Until 7:30 AM EDT

    The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended a Flash Flood Warning for parts of north-central and northwestern West Virginia — Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood counties — in effect until 7:30 AM EDT this morning. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with up to 1 inch or more of rain already fallen, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. This is the exact kind of event that turns into interior flooding jobs for restoration teams: water in basements, saturated drywall, and floors nobody planned on tearing up today.

    This is a live snapshot as of 1:50 AM PDT / 4:50 AM EDT, September 21, 2026. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Jackson, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, Wood Counties — Flash Flood Warning

    Issued by NWS Charleston WV at 4:37 AM EDT, Monday, September 21, 2026; in effect until 7:30 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Immediate.

    This is an extension of an existing warning (VTEC code EXT, event 0232), meaning the threat didn’t pass when the prior period ended — rain kept coming and the flooding threat continues.

    Source: Radar indicated. The NWS states: “At 437 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1 inch or more of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”

    Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

    Expected impacts: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

    Warned sub-areas: Northwestern Roane County (central WV), east central Jackson County, southwestern Ritchie County, all of Wirt County, and southeastern Wood County (all northwestern WV).

    Locations in the warning path: Parkersburg, Elizabeth, Mineralwells, Sandyville, Reedy, Palestine, Greencastle, Cherry, Freeport, Morristown, Walker, Lucille, Peewee, Creston, Petroleum, Davisville, Leroy and Nutter Farm.

    Highways in the warned area: Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 174 and 178; Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 9 and 30.

    Office page: NWS Charleston. Verify your county or ZIP at weather.gov.

    Stay safe this morning

    Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways; water only a foot or two deep can float a car. Be especially cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor; water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day. You can report flooding to the National Weather Service at 800-401-9535 (toll free) when you can do so safely.

    What this means for restoration teams

    A radar-indicated flash flood warning with an inch or more of rain already down is the classic setup for interior water intrusion: basement seepage and sump-pump failures, water wicking up drywall, saturated carpet and pad, and crawlspaces taking on standing water. With rain still falling as of 4:37 AM EDT, this is not a “wait and see” window.

    Damage categories to expect: ground-level water intrusion through foundation cracks and door seals; saturated drywall and insulation along exterior walls; flooring losses (carpet pad is typically non-salvageable when soaked); and, if any drains backed up, potential Category 3 contamination where floodwater mixed with sewage in low-lying areas. Mold growth can begin within 24 to 48 hours on wet organic materials — the drying window is real and it opens today.

    The play: stage equipment now — dehumidifiers, air movers, and moisture meters — and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. On the first call, capture the address, the water source (rain intrusion vs. drain backup vs. sump failure), and every affected area and room. Photo-document before any mitigation begins, moisture-map every affected room (not just the ones that look wet), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If your home or business took on water, federal help may be available once it’s safe to act. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility typically requires citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — but document everything first (see the safety section above): photos taken before cleanup are the backbone of any claim or application.

    Looking ahead

    The warning expires at 7:30 AM EDT. After expiry, the rain may have stopped but the water hasn’t finished moving: small creeks and streams can crest after the rain ends, and low-lying roads and underpasses can stay flooded into the mid-morning. Watch for additional rounds of rain — this was an extension, which means the atmosphere kept producing after the first window. The next NWS update lands as conditions evolve; recheck NWS Charleston before sending crews down low-lying routes like the I-77 and Route 50 corridors named in the warning.

    For restoration teams: water-intrusion calls typically begin within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as homeowners discover damage they didn’t see in the dark.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS alert: Flash Flood Warning, NWS Charleston WV (WMO identifier WGUS51 KRLX 210837), effective 4:37 AM EDT until 7:30 AM EDT, September 21, 2026
    • NWS Charleston office page

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: enter your location at weather.gov or check the NWS Charleston page for the current warning map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Athens Area Until 10 AM EDT

    This is a live snapshot as of September 21, 2026, 01:03 AM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Lede: Flash Flood Warning active for Athens

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for Athens, OH; Vinton, OH right now, issued by the NWS Charleston WV. This is the exact storm footprint where flash-flood interior water-intrusion jobs begin — restoration teams in the path should be staging now.

    Athens — Flash Flood Warning

    Issued by: NWS Charleston WV
    Sent: 2026-09-21T04:01:00-04:00
    Expires: 10 AM EDT (2026-09-21T10:45:00-04:00)

    Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:01AM EDT until September 21 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    FFWRLX

    The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio…
    Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio…

    * Until 1045 AM EDT Monday.

    * At 401 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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…
    Athens, Nelsonville, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Buchtel,
    Amesville, The Plains, Stroud Run State Park and Creola.

    NWS instructions

    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.

    Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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

    Areas affected: Athens, OH; Vinton, OH

    Source: NWS Charleston WV via the National Weather Service alert feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present; avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off; photograph everything before cleanup (documentation matters for insurance); then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This warning translates into interior water-intrusion jobs: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewage backup in low-lying areas. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours of wet material left in place.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline — photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). Also available at DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for disaster recovery centers.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning runs until 10 AM EDT. When it expires, watch for additional rounds of storms, creeks and rivers cresting later than the rain, and the next NWS update for your county. Water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: check weather.gov or your local NWS office page.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Meigs Area Until 7 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Meigs Area Until 7 AM EDT

    This is a live snapshot as of September 21, 2026, 01:03 AM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Lede: Flash Flood Warning active for Meigs

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV right now, issued by the NWS Charleston WV. This is the exact storm footprint where flash-flood interior water-intrusion jobs begin — restoration teams in the path should be staging now.

    Meigs — Flash Flood Warning

    Issued by: NWS Charleston WV
    Sent: 2026-09-21T04:02:00-04:00
    Expires: 7 AM EDT (2026-09-21T07:30:00-04:00)

    Headline: Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:02AM EDT until September 21 at 7:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    FFWRLX

    The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

    * Flash Flood Warning for…
    East Central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio…
    Northeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia…
    Southwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia…
    Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia…

    * Until 730 AM EDT.

    * At 402 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 0.7 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…
    Parkersburg, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Lubeck,
    Mineralwells, Rockport, Belleville, Reedsville, Portland,
    Morristown and Peewee.

    This includes the following highways…
    Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 143 and 174.
    Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 8 and 9.

    NWS instructions

    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.

    Areas affected: Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

    Source: NWS Charleston WV via the National Weather Service alert feed.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present; avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off; photograph everything before cleanup (documentation matters for insurance); then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This warning translates into interior water-intrusion jobs: saturated drywall and insulation, flooded basements and crawl spaces, sewage backup in low-lying areas. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours of wet material left in place.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline — photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days). Also available at DisasterAssistance.gov, the FEMA app, and fema.gov/drc for disaster recovery centers.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it is safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    This warning runs until 7 AM EDT. When it expires, watch for additional rounds of storms, creeks and rivers cresting later than the rain, and the next NWS update for your county. Water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: check weather.gov or your local NWS office page.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.