Flood Warning for Ritchie, WV
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What is happening
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Where: Southwestern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... When: Until 945 AM EDT.
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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Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Southwestern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 945 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 647 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Macfarlan. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
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Flood Warning issued July 22 at 6:48AM EDT until July 22 at 9:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Source and limitations
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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