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The National Weather Service’s 6:17 p.m. Wednesday statement included Alum Bridge among places a strong thunderstorm could affect, with gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail and heavy rain. If outdoors, consider sheltering inside a building, and do not drive through flooded roads.
Lewis County is under a flood watch until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The National Weather Service says additional heavy rain could cause flash flooding; residents should monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if flash flood warnings are issued.
Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.44 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 0.06 feet below summer pool. Lake-surface and outflow water temperatures were both 68 degrees, and air temperature was 46 degrees; lake operators warned boaters about floating debris.
A National Weather Service statement covering Lewis County warns that fog could reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less during Monday’s morning commute. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave extra distance between vehicles.
A National Weather Service statement issued for Lewis County warns that fog across parts of the region could reduce visibility below half a mile Saturday morning.
The National Weather Service says thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding is ongoing or expected shortly in southeastern Lewis County and surrounding areas.
The National Weather Service warned of ongoing or imminent flash flooding from thunderstorms across central Lewis County and nearby areas until 1:30 a.m. EDT.
The National Weather Service said a strong thunderstorm near Stonewall Jackson was moving east early Monday, with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail.
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Oct 14, 2026, 6:17 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service’s 6:17 p.m. Wednesday statement included Alum Bridge among places a strong thunderstorm could affect, with gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail and heavy rain. If outdoors, consider sheltering inside a building, and do not drive through flooded roads.
Oct 11, 2026, 10:46 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
Lewis County is under a flood watch until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. The National Weather Service says additional heavy rain could cause flash flooding; residents should monitor forecasts and be prepared to act if flash flood warnings are issued.
Oct 9, 2026, 8:54 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.08 feet Friday morning, 0.42 feet below summer pool. USACE reported lake-surface water at 68 degrees, outflow water at 67 degrees and air at 46 degrees, and warned boaters about floating debris.
Oct 7, 2026, 8:51 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.44 feet at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 7, 0.06 feet below summer pool. Lake-surface and outflow water temperatures were both 68 degrees, and air temperature was 46 degrees; lake operators warned boaters about floating debris.
Oct 6, 2026, 9:00 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Stonewall Jackson Lake stood at 1,072.57 feet on Oct. 6, 0.07 feet above summer pool; lake-surface, outflow-water and air temperatures were 69, 68 and 41 degrees, respectively. USACE warned boaters about floating debris.
Oct 5, 2026, 8:40 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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Stonewall Jackson Lake measured 1,072.70 feet at 7:30 a.m. October 5, 0.20 feet above summer pool. USACE reported lake-surface water at 70 degrees, outflow water at 68 degrees and air at 56 degrees, and warned boaters about floating debris.
Oct 5, 2026, 2:00 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
A National Weather Service statement covering Lewis County warns that fog could reduce visibility to a quarter-mile or less during Monday’s morning commute. Drivers should slow down, use low-beam headlights and leave extra distance between vehicles.
Sep 27, 2026, 5:20 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
A National Weather Service statement for Lewis County warns that visibility in some spots could fall to half a mile or less Sunday morning.
Sep 26, 2026, 4:10 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
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A National Weather Service statement issued for Lewis County warns that fog across parts of the region could reduce visibility below half a mile Saturday morning.
Sep 22, 2026, 7:32 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service says thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding is ongoing or expected shortly in southeastern Lewis County and surrounding areas.
Sep 21, 2026, 11:07 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service warned of ongoing or imminent flash flooding from thunderstorms across central Lewis County and nearby areas until 1:30 a.m. EDT.
Sep 21, 2026, 10:13 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service reported wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea-size hail and torrential rain with a strong thunderstorm south of Weston Monday night.
Sep 21, 2026, 8:16 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service says excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding in Lewis County and other parts of West Virginia through 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Sep 21, 2026, 12:10 PM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service says excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding in Lewis County and other parts of West Virginia through 8 a.m. Wednesday.
Sep 21, 2026, 5:07 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service says excessive rainfall could cause flash flooding in Lewis County and other parts of the region through late Monday morning.
Sep 21, 2026, 3:21 AM • Lewis County Newsroom
The National Weather Service said a strong thunderstorm near Stonewall Jackson was moving east early Monday, with wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea-size hail.