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Flood Warning for Upshur, WV

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What: Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Where: Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... When: Until 845 PM 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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* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 845 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 552 PM EDT, gauge reports 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... Overhill and Tallmansville. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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3 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Warning issued August 16 at 5:52PM EDT until August 16 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  2. Update

    Flood Warning issued August 16 at 1:09PM EDT until August 16 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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  3. Alert

    Flood Warning issued August 16 at 9:41AM EDT until August 16 at 3:45PM 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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