Flood Warning for Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH +1 more
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. Where: Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Jackson County in...
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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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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 815 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gallipolis, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Gallia, Adamsville, Centerpoint, Gage, Mabee and Petersburg. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 8:15AM EDT until August 16 at 2:15PM 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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