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Flash Flood Warning for Boone, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lincoln, WV

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Boone, Kanawha, Lincoln
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What is happening

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Boone County in central West Virginia... Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia... East Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. 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... North Central Boone County in central West Virginia... Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia... East Central Lincoln County in central West Virginia... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 828 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring in Malden. 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... Charleston, South Charleston, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Coal Fork, Alum Creek and Pond Gap. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 96 and 99. Route 119 between mile markers 67 and 79. West Virginia Turnpike between mile markers 88 and 95.

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    Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 8:28PM EDT until October 14 at 11:30PM 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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