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Flood Warning
ActiveBraxton, WV; Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Western Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... South Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1215 PM 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... Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Gassaway, Cedar Creek State Park, Arnoldsburg, Normantown, Stumptown, Shock, Rosedale, Nicut, Millstone, Cedarville, Tanner, Mount Zion, Orma, Wilsie, Big Springs, Burnt House and Frametown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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