Flood Warning for Cabell, WV; Lincoln, WV; Putnam, WV
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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. Where: East Central Cabell County in central West Virginia... Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Putnam...
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 excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...East Central Cabell County in central West Virginia... Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 914 PM EDT, At 915 PM EDT, Previous heavy rainfall is causing larger streams to continue to rise. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Hamlin, Alum Creek, Sweetland, Griffithsville, Yawkey and Sod. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:19PM EDT until August 12 at 12:15AM 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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