Flood Warning for Boone, WV; Logan, WV
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Where: Central Boone County in...
Official alert brief
WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
WHERE
Central Boone County in central West Virginia... Central Logan County in southern West Virginia...
WHEN
Until 1100 AM EDT.
IMPACTS
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 754 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms last night. Flooding is ongoing with many roads closed. Up to 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Van, Sharples, Blair and Jeffrey. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.