Flood Warning for Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV
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What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 20.0 feet, Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river gage begin to flood. At 20.1 feet, Water is over River Avenue, about 200-400 feet downstream from the river gage. Some homes are also flooded. Where:...
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 945 AM EDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... West Fork River At Weston affecting Harrison and Lewis Counties. For the West Fork River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...West Fork River at Weston. * WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Lower portions of the railroad bridge, 0.8 miles downstream from the river gage begin to flood. At 20.1 feet, Water is over River Avenue, about 200-400 feet downstream from the river gage. Some homes are also flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 18.7 feet. Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM EDT Tuesday was 18.7 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 21.0 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow morning. Flood stage is 17.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 11/19/2003. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:31PM EDT until July 22 at 5:00PM 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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