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Charleston, WV Weather Oct. 11-12: Flooding Possible
Charleston, WV – Heavy rainfall and strong winds could bring flooding to mountain communities and downed trees across parts of West Virginia Sunday into Monday, Oct. 11 12, as the remnants of Hurrican
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-09T12:24:43.432Z
Charleston, WV – Heavy rainfall and strong winds could bring flooding to mountain communities and downed trees across parts of West Virginia Sunday into Monday, Oct. 11 12, as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the Central Appalachians.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, the storm is expected to make landfall along the Gulf Coast Friday night before weakening as it moves northward through the Tennessee and lower Ohio valleys over the weekend.
The remnants are expected to reach the Central Appalachians by Sunday, bringing widespread rainfall and gusty winds beginning Saturday afternoon and continuing into Monday morning.
Forecasters say much of the rainfall will be beneficial, but periods of heavy downpours could create localized high water problems.
The Weather Service specifically identifies southeastern Ohio and mountainous portions of West Virginia as areas of concern for flooding.
Significant rainfall could cause area creeks and streams to flood beginning Sunday and continuing into Monday, particularly where heavier rainfall persists.
Strong winds will also be a concern across West Virginia's mountains and foothills.
Breezy to gusty southeast winds are expected Saturday night into Sunday, especially along and immediately west of higher terrain in locations typically affected by downslope winds.
The National Weather Service warns that stronger winds associated with the remnants of Isaias could bring down trees and power lines in some communities.
The agency has not provided specific rainfall totals or maximum wind gust speeds in this briefing, leaving the magnitude of localized impacts uncertain.
The storm is expected to weaken as it moves inland, but its remaining moisture and wind field could still produce hazardous conditions across portions of the Central Appalachians.
Residents near creeks, streams and flood prone roads should monitor updated forecasts and avoid driving through flooded areas.
Drier weather is expected to build across the region Monday as the remnants move away, although flooding concerns could linger where heavier rain develops.