Flood Warning for Dickenson, VA
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Dickenson
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- Official severity
- Severe
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of the Pound River is occurring. Where: Northwestern Dickenson County in southwestern Virginia... When: Until 730 AM EDT.
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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Dickenson County in southwestern Virginia... * WHEN...Until 730 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Pound River is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 426 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mainly rural areas of Northwestern Dickenson County. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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- Alert
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 4:27AM EDT until August 14 at 7:30AM 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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