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Flash Flood Warning for Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH

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Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence
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What is happening

At 704 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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At 704 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gallipolis, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Gallia, Adamsville, Centerpoint, Gage, Mabee and Petersburg.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 7:04AM EDT until August 16 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 5:45AM EDT until August 16 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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