Lewis County is under a flood watch until 9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, as additional heavy rain could cause flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Charleston.
The watch, issued at 10:46 a.m. Sunday, says creeks and streams across the watch area are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to move into the region during the afternoon.
Some parts of the broader watch area have already received 2 to 3 inches of rain, the weather service said. Those areas could flood quickly with additional localized heavy rainfall. The alert does not give a rainfall total specifically for Lewis County.
Residents should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action if flash flood warnings are issued.
Read the National Weather Service flood watch. Flood safety guidance and updates from NWS Charleston are also available.