685
WGUS71 KRLX 260852
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
452 AM EDT Sun May 26 2024

WVC017-033-041-261130-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Harrison WV-Lewis WV-
452 AM EDT Sun May 26 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 AM EDT THIS
MORNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN DODDRIDGE, SOUTHWESTERN HARRISON AND NORTH
CENTRAL LEWIS COUNTIES...

At 452 AM EDT, Emergency management reported high water events
across southern Harrison county. Although rainfall has ended, high
water on roads and overflowing creeks and small streams will
continue for few more hours. Therefore, the flash flood warning
continues in effect until 730 AM. Flash flooding is already
occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
         drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  West Milford, Avon, New Milton, Blandville and Smithburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3929 8082 3926 8040 3920 8031 3912 8048
      3916 8082

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

ARJ