Flood Warning for Pleasants, WV; Tyler, WV
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What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Flooding of Middle Island Creek and it's tributaries is occurring. Where: West Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... When: Until midnight EDT Tonight.
What the bulletin says to do
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 continues. * WHERE...West Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Middle Island Creek and it's tributaries is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 351 PM EDT, The automated gauge on Middle Island Creek at Little was quickly rising through Minor Flood Stage, currently just above 16 feet. At Minor Flood Stage, low areas along secondary roads near Middle Island Creek are flooded. In addition, Stewarts Run Road is flooded. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Middlebourne, Arvilla and Point Lookout. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 3:54PM EDT until August 18 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 9:50AM EDT until August 17 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 3:40AM EDT until August 17 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 12:31AM EDT until August 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Flood Warning issued August 16 at 7:55PM EDT until August 17 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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