Flash Flood Warning for Tucker, WV
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- Tucker
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- Severe
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- Immediate
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What is happening
At 1003 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash...
What the bulletin says to do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
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Bulletin details
At 1003 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.8 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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... Parsons, Hendricks, Hambleton, Elk, Blackwater Falls, Red Creek, Canaan Valley State Park, Davisville, Cortland and Pheasant Run. Roads were flooded and impassible along River Road and Rt 72 just southeast of Hendricks.
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Official revisions
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 10:03AM EDT until August 16 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 8:56AM EDT until August 16 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 8:15AM EDT until August 16 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Pittsburgh PA. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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