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Flood Warning
ExpiredDoddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Lewis, WV; Ritchie, WV
Status
Ended
Started 8 days ago
Ends
expired
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... East Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 859 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jackson Mill, Auburn, Leopold, Grove, Avon, New Milton, Blandville, Alum Bridge, Smithburg, Camden and Berea. - This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 52 and 53...and near mile marker 56. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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