Flash Flood Warning for Boone, WV; Logan, WV; Raleigh, WV +1 more

Official alert brief

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Boone County in central West Virginia... Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia... East Central Logan County in southern West Virginia... North Central Wyoming County in southern West Virginia... * Until 800 AM EDT. * At 435 AM EDT, Between 3 and 5.5 inches of rain have fallen from earlier showers and storms, with light to moderate showers continuing this morning. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring across the warned area. 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... Bald Knob, Wharton, Amherstdale-Robinette, Mallory, Stickney, Naoma and Amherstdale-Robine.

Instructions

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.