Flood Warning for Pleasants, WV; Tyler, 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: West Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... When: Until 1145...
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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...West Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1146 PM EDT, the automated gauge on Middle Island Creek at Little was just above its 16 foot Moderate Flood Stage. At Moderate Flood Stage, low areas along secondary roads near Middle Island Creek are flooded. In addition, Stewarts Run Road is flooded. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Some locations that will experience flooding include... St. Marys, Middlebourne, Arvilla and Point Lookout. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 11:50PM EDT until August 18 at 11:45AM 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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