Flash Flood Warning for Braxton, WV; Gilmer, WV; Lewis, WV +1 more
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FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West...
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. 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 extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 115 AM EDT. * At 1008 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 3 and 4 inches of rain have fallen since late this afternoon. Many creeks and streams remain out of their banks and flooding adjacent roads. 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... Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills, Alum Bridge and Smithville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36.
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 10:08PM EDT until July 22 at 1:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:15PM EDT until July 21 at 10:15PM 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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