Calamity
MediumSevere WeatherCalamity Score: 34

Severe Weather in United States

WirtUnited StatesNOAA

Right now

The most recent data we hold from NOAA arrived 4 minutes ago, and this point is not in it. We record detections, not passes: an absence is not proof that nothing is there.

14 other detections within 20 km in the last 24 hours, the nearest 4 km from here.

This alert expired on 28 May 2026 at 00:30 UTC. It is kept here as a record.

No stronger detection stands among the 99 recorded within 20 km of this point since 17 March 2026 — 12 others scored the same. Another comparable one was recorded here earlier the same day. 5 more were recorded here in the fortnight before it.

What the source measured

NOAA reported: Flash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 4:33PM EDT until May 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

An estimated 30,991 people live within 50 km of this point.

Nearby, since 17 March 2026

How we know

Confirmed by 3 independent sources, including NOAA.

Our own score for this event is 34 out of 100, at 89 % confidence.

The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.

Computed under scoring rules v1. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.

Event Data

TypeSevere Weather
SeverityMedium
Calamity Score (ours)34 / 100
Our confidence89%
Coordinates38.9466, -81.4213
Nearest CityParkersburg (38 km)
Population Exposed31.0K within 50 km
Impact Tiersignificant
Timestamp2026-05-27T20:33:00.000Z
Sourcehttps://api.weather.gov/alerts/merged_Flash Flood Warning_noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2de53ecee22313ca292045ae5f93c303

Score Breakdown

35
intensity
40
population
0
cascading
80
historical

Technical Details

EventFlash Flood Warning
UrgencyImmediate
CertaintyLikely
AreaDescBarbour, WV; Braxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV; Taylor, WV; Upshur, WV; Wirt, WV; Gallia, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV
HeadlineFlash Flood Warning issued May 27 at 4:33PM EDT until May 27 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Expires2026-05-27T20:30:00-04:00
SenderNameNWS Charleston WV
HasExactCoordstrue
MergedCount2
MergedIds["noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.2de53ecee22313ca292045ae5f93c303ade42bc4.001.1","noaa_urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.f96023ddfde4bc86a4c2affe7fb704a4d6834499.001.1"]
Iem TypeSummaryF
Iem City7 NW Glenville
Iem CountyGilmer
Iem StateWV
Iem WfoRLX
Iem RemarkFlooding observed at the intersection of Newberne Road and Jessie Run Road.
MergedSources[{"id":"iem_F_39.030_-80.780_1779892440000","source":"iem","severity":"low","severityValue":25,"timestamp":1779892440000,"latitude":39.03,"longitude":-80.78},{"id":"iem_F_39.010_-80.930_1779892500000","source":"iem","severity":"low","severityValue":25,"timestamp":1779892500000,"latitude":39.01,"longitude":-80.93}]

Safety Information

During flooding: never walk, swim, or drive through floodwaters. Six inches of moving water can knock you down, and one foot of water can sweep away a vehicle. Move to higher ground if waters rise. After flooding, avoid contact with floodwater which may contain sewage, chemicals, or debris. Follow local emergency service guidance.

Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.

This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.

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