Flash Flood Warning for Buchanan, VA; McDowell, WV; Mingo, WV +1 more
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FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia... Northwestern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Southeastern Mingo County in southern West Virginia... West Central Wyoming County in southern West...
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Buchanan County in southwestern Virginia... Northwestern McDowell County in southern West Virginia... Southeastern Mingo County in southern West Virginia... West Central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia... * Until 1245 AM EDT. * At 938 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. 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, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Gilbert Creek, Hanover, Iaeger, Panther and Avondale.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 2 at 9:38PM EDT until August 3 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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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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