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Flood Warning for Harrison, WV; Taylor, WV

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Harrison, Taylor
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What is happening

What: Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Where: Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Western Taylor County in northern West Virginia... When: Until 100 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. 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 prior excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Western Taylor County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 934 PM EDT, emergency management reported numerous high water issues across the warned area due to prior heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain fell earlier. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Anmoore, Enterprise, Flemington, Meadland, Rosemont, McGee and Despard. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 117 and 128. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 81 and 82. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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2 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Warning issued August 17 at 9:35PM EDT until August 18 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  2. Alert

    Flood Warning issued August 17 at 8:56PM EDT until August 18 at 1:00AM 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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