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Flash Flood Warning for Jefferson, OH; Washington, PA; Brooke, WV +1 more

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What is happening

At 446 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread flooding from Steubenville to Follansbee resulting in numerous...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Bulletin details

At 446 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread flooding from Steubenville to Follansbee resulting in numerous closed roadways. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Weirton, Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, New Alexandria, Brentwood, Colliers, East Steubenville, Rockdale and Langeloth.

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Official revisions

4 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:46PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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  2. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 3:14PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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  3. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 3:08PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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  4. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 2:58PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

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