Tag: storm tracker 2026

The warning, right now

NWS Nashville TN issued this Flash Flood Warning at September 21 at 9:42PM CDT. It runs until 12:30 AM UTC-05:00 and covers 2 counties: Jackson, TN, Overton, TN. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

This is the exact interior-flooding scenario restoration contractors see most: water coming in fast, from streets and creeks into homes and businesses, with no time to sandbag. This is a live snapshot as of 7:52 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

Jackson, TN, Overton, TN — Flash Flood Warning

Issued by: NWS Nashville TN, September 21 at 9:42PM CDT
In effect until: 12:30 AM UTC-05:00
Detection: Radar indicated
Certainty: Likely — Urgency: Immediate

The alert reads, in part:

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Southeastern Jackson County in Middle Tennessee…
Central Overton County in Middle Tennessee…

* Until September 22 at 12:30AM CDT.

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.

Locations that will experience flash flooding include: Livingston and Cummins Falls State Park..

Track this warning at the issuing office page: NWS Nashville TN — https://www.weather.gov/ohx/, and read the full alert source here: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.14d305f2f623d525406206c39bd489c3005f628f.001.1.

Stay safe tonight

The National Weather Service instruction for this warning is direct: 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.

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 — 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 toll free at 800-401-9535 when you can do so safely.

What this means for restoration teams

This is the signature call type for this kind of night: interior water intrusion from flash flooding — water through doors and garage bays, seepage up through slabs, saturated drywall and insulation on ground floors, and in low-lying areas, sewage backup riding in with the floodwater. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Mold risk starts ticking within 24–48 hours on anything that stays wet.

The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, and extraction units ready to roll toward Jackson, TN, Overton, TN before first light. Keep an on-call rotation through the morning, because the first calls land within hours of the water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

Field discipline on the first call: capture the address, the water source, and every affected area before you dispatch. Photo-document everything before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (walls, baseboards, subfloor), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Clean water from rain-driven flooding can still carry contaminants once it crosses streets and yards — treat category classification as a field decision, not an assumption.

FEMA & federal assistance

If the flooding damages your home or business beyond what insurance covers, federal help may be available. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile 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 is safe to do so — you do not need to wait for an official disaster declaration to start documenting your losses.

Looking ahead

This warning expires at 12:30 AM UTC-05:00. When it does, the danger does not necessarily end: small creeks and streams can crest after the rain stops, and additional rounds of thunderstorms can re-trigger flooding on already-saturated ground. Watch the NWS Nashville TN page and weather.gov for the next update through the overnight hours.

Demand window note for contractors: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage. The homes that took between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. are your call list for the next 72 hours — especially finished basements, ground-floor living space, and any property near the creeks and low-lying drainage the alert names.

Sources & how to verify

• NWS alert source — Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:42PM CDT until September 22 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
• NWS Nashville TN office page
• weather.gov — enter your county or ZIP for the warning active over your exact location

To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, type the location in the search box, and read the active alerts banner at the top of the forecast page — or check your local NWS office page 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.

The warning, right now

NWS Charleston WV issued this Flash Flood Warning at September 21 at 10:24PM EDT. It runs until 1:30 AM UTC-04:00 and covers 3 counties: Buchanan, VA, McDowell, WV, Wyoming, WV. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

This is the exact interior-flooding scenario restoration contractors see most: water coming in fast, from streets and creeks into homes and businesses, with no time to sandbag. This is a live snapshot as of 7:38 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

Buchanan, VA, McDowell, WV, Wyoming, WV — Flash Flood Warning

Issued by: NWS Charleston WV, September 21 at 10:24PM EDT
In effect until: 1:30 AM UTC-04:00
Detection: Radar indicated
Certainty: Likely — Urgency: Immediate

The alert reads, in part:

* Flash Flood Warning for…
North Central Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia…
Northern McDowell County in southern West Virginia…
Southwestern Wyoming County in southern West Virginia…

* Until September 22 at 1:30AM EDT.

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.

Locations that will experience flash flooding include: Welch, Pineville, Gilbert Creek, Davy, Bradshaw, Iaeger, Kimball, Baileysville, Wolf Pen, Coalwood, Avondale and Panther..

Track this warning at the issuing office page: NWS Charleston WV — https://www.weather.gov/rlx/, and read the full alert source here: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2f500f8abee474b7dd79c0bd76709e2e656a1703.001.1.

Stay safe tonight

The National Weather Service instruction for this warning is direct: 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.

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 — 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 toll free at 800-401-9535 when you can do so safely.

What this means for restoration teams

This is the signature call type for this kind of night: interior water intrusion from flash flooding — water through doors and garage bays, seepage up through slabs, saturated drywall and insulation on ground floors, and in low-lying areas, sewage backup riding in with the floodwater. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Mold risk starts ticking within 24–48 hours on anything that stays wet.

The play: stage equipment now — air movers, dehumidifiers, and extraction units ready to roll toward Buchanan, VA, McDowell, WV, Wyoming, WV before first light. Keep an on-call rotation through the morning, because the first calls land within hours of the water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage.

Field discipline on the first call: capture the address, the water source, and every affected area before you dispatch. Photo-document everything before mitigation starts, moisture-map every affected room (walls, baseboards, subfloor), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work begins. Clean water from rain-driven flooding can still carry contaminants once it crosses streets and yards — treat category classification as a field decision, not an assumption.

FEMA & federal assistance

If the flooding damages your home or business beyond what insurance covers, federal help may be available. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA mobile 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 is safe to do so — you do not need to wait for an official disaster declaration to start documenting your losses.

Looking ahead

This warning expires at 1:30 AM UTC-04:00. When it does, the danger does not necessarily end: small creeks and streams can crest after the rain stops, and additional rounds of thunderstorms can re-trigger flooding on already-saturated ground. Watch the NWS Charleston WV page and weather.gov for the next update through the overnight hours.

Demand window note for contractors: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage. The homes that took between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. are your call list for the next 72 hours — especially finished basements, ground-floor living space, and any property near the creeks and low-lying drainage the alert names.

Sources & how to verify

• NWS alert source — Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:24PM EDT until September 22 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
• NWS Charleston WV office page
• weather.gov — enter your county or ZIP for the warning active over your exact location

To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, type the location in the search box, and read the active alerts banner at the top of the forecast page — or check your local NWS office page 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.

Published Monday, September 21, 2026 — this is a live snapshot of an active National Weather Service warning. Conditions change fast; always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia issued a Flash Flood Warning at 7:38 PM EDT on September 21, 2026, covering parts of five counties across central and southeastern West Virginia. The warning runs until 10:45 PM EDT. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain — between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain had already fallen at issue time, with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. For restoration teams, this is the exact interior-flooding profile that generates their most urgent residential and commercial jobs.

Northeastern Boone, Southeastern Kanawha, Southwestern Clay, Northwestern Fayette & West Central Nicholas — Flash Flood Warning

Issuing office: National Weather Service Charleston, WV
Issued: 7:38 PM EDT, September 21, 2026
Expires: 10:45 PM EDT, September 21, 2026

Hazard detail (per NWS, verbatim): HAZARD… Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE… Radar indicated. At 7:38 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 of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Warned areas: Northeastern Boone County in central West Virginia, Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia, Southwestern Clay County in north central West Virginia, Northwestern Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia, and West Central Nicholas County in southeastern West Virginia.

Locations that will experience flash flooding include: Montgomery, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank, Glasgow, Smithers, Gauley Bridge, Pratt, Powellton, Handley, Pond Gap, Sharon, Dawes, Bentree, Eskdale, Swiss, Indore and Bickmore. This also includes the West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 73 and 90.

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.

Track the alert directly from the issuing office: NWS Charleston, WV.

Stay safe tonight

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.

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.

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

What this means for restoration teams

A multi-county flash flood warning across the Kanawha Valley corridor is the signature night for water-damage work. Expect calls from Montgomery, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, and the towns along the WV Turnpike corridor. This is interior water intrusion: saturated drywall and insulation, basement flooding, and mold risk within 24 to 48 hours if drying doesn’t start immediately. Low-lying areas along small creeks and streams are also candidates for sewage backup — treat every gray-water intrusion accordingly until the water source is confirmed.

The play: stage equipment now. Pre-position drying assets — air movers, dehumidifiers, extractors — so a crew can roll the moment the water recedes. Keep an on-call rotation through the morning, because flash-flood calls rarely arrive during the warning itself; they arrive when homeowners come home, wake up, or discover the basement hours later. Capture three things on the first call: the address, the water source (rising creek, street runoff, sewer backup), and every affected area. That triage decides your dispatch order.

Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation starts. Moisture-map every affected room, not just the obviously wet ones — water wicks into drywall and under flooring beyond what the eye sees. Keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. With 1 to 2.5 inches already on the ground and more possible, this is a multi-call evening; triage the occupied homes with standing water first.

FEMA & federal assistance

If the flooding causes serious damage: FEMA Helpline 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week), or apply at DisasterAssistance.gov and through the FEMA app. Find local 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 is safe to do so.

Looking ahead

The warning expires at 10:45 PM EDT, but the water story doesn’t end there. Small creeks and streams in the Kanawha, Coal, and Elk River watersheds can crest hours after the rain stops, and saturated ground means any additional round of storms overnight re-floods faster than the first. Watch for NWS updates from the Charleston office through the night — flash flood warnings can be extended or replaced with flood warnings as rivers respond.

For contractors, the demand window is just opening: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the slow basement leak behind the furnace, the carpet that smells wrong on Tuesday. Stay staffed through mid-week on this one.

Sources & how to verify

• NWS Charleston, WV — issuing office; alert id tracked via api.weather.gov
• weather.gov — enter your county or ZIP code to verify current warnings for your area

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 — Bertie County, North Carolina, until 9:45 PM EDT. The National Weather Service in Wakefield issued the warning at 6:47 PM EDT on Monday, September 21, after Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the county. Between 1 and 3 inches have already fallen, the expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 30 minutes, and up to 2 additional inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. A 2-inch-in-30-minutes rate is the number that matters here — it overwhelms ditches, culverts, and low-lying roads long before the totals look dramatic, and it is exactly the profile behind the interior-flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of 7:05 PM EDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

Bertie County — Flash Flood Warning

Issuing office: NWS Wakefield (KAKQ). Issued: 6:47 PM EDT, Monday, September 21. Expires: 9:45 PM EDT, Monday, September 21. VTEC: /O.NEW.KAKQ.FF.W.0093 — a brand-new warning, not a continuation.

The hazard, in the alert’s own words: “Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.” Source: Doppler radar indicated. The details: “At 647 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 inches in 30 minutes. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”

Locations that will experience flash flooding include: Windsor and Quitsna.

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

Northeastern North Carolina’s coastal-plain drainage was built for steady rain, not cloudburst rates. When 2 inches falls in half an hour, roadside ditches overtop, low-water crossings on rural routes go under, and water finds the lowest finished floor in the neighborhood. Windsor sits in the warned polygon’s named path — the town’s low-lying streets and underpasses are the first to pond.

Report flooding: the alert asks residents to call 757-899-2415, post to the NWS Wakefield Facebook page, or use X @NWSWAKEFIELDVA.

Alert source: NWS alert (api.weather.gov) · Issuing office: NWS Wakefield

Stay safe tonight

Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through a flooded roadway, and be especially cautious after dark when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Rural routes around Windsor and Quitsna have low-water crossings that can go from passable to deadly between one trip and the next.

If water gets into 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 is what turns a chaotic night into a payable claim. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day as drywall wicks moisture upward and the mold clock starts.

What this means for restoration teams

This is a rate event, not a totals event — and the operator read follows the rate. When rainfall hits 2 inches in 30 minutes, the call mix runs:

• Crawlspace and slab intrusion in low-lying homes — hydrostatic pressure pushes water through foundation walls and slab joints even in houses that have never flooded. Bertie County’s older housing stock around Windsor is especially exposed.
• Saturated drywall at the base of walls — capillary wicking starts within hours; expect a 12-to-24-inch cut line in finished spaces by morning.
• Mold risk inside 24–48 hours in any space that stayed wet overnight without airflow — and in a warm September coastal plain, the clock runs fast.
• Sewage backup in low-lying areas — overwhelmed storm systems push back through floor drains. Category 3 water changes the job (and the price) entirely; confirm the water source on the first call.
• Roadway and underpass flooding that strands vehicles — contents and vehicle-interior jobs follow stranded-car calls.

The play: stage extraction equipment and dehus now, keep an on-call rotation through the 9:45 PM EDT expiry and past it — the first calls land as water recedes, not while it is falling. Capture address, water source, and every affected area on the first call; photograph and moisture-map every room before mitigation starts; and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

FEMA & federal assistance

If the damage turns out to be widespread, help exists beyond insurance. The FEMA Helpline is 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 is safe to do so — FEMA cannot duplicate insurance benefits, but it can cover what insurance does not.

Looking ahead

The warning expires at 9:45 PM EDT. Watch for additional rounds: the alert allows up to 2 more inches, and at a 2-inches-per-30-minutes rate, one more cell is all it takes to re-flood every low spot that just drained. Creeks and low-water crossings often crest after the rain stops. The next NWS update lands if the polygon is extended or upgraded; a fresh warning would carry a new VTEC line.

Demand window: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — wet carpet found Tuesday morning, a musty crawlspace found Thursday. Contractors who answer the phone tonight book the week.

Sources & how to verify

• NWS alert: Flash Flood Warning — Bertie County NC (api.weather.gov, issued 6:47 PM EDT Sep 21)
• Issuing office: NWS Wakefield

To verify for your own county or ZIP: start at weather.gov, enter your ZIP, or open your local NWS office page and check active alerts. Warnings are polygon-based — “Bertie County” in a headline may not include your side of the county.

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