Flash Flood Warning for Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV
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What is happening
At 906 PM EDT, Previous heavy rainfall is causing larger streams to continue to rise. 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...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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Bulletin details
At 906 PM EDT, Previous heavy rainfall is causing larger streams to continue to rise. 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... Hamlin, Culloden, Alum Creek, Sweetland, Griffithsville, Yawkey and Sod.
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:06PM EDT until August 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Official revision - Alert
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:30PM EDT until August 11 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Source and limitations
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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