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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1118 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

WVC091-250500-
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Taylor WV-
1118 PM EDT Fri May 24 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY FOR
WEST CENTRAL TAYLOR COUNTY...

At 1118 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated the heaviest of the rain has
ended across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are still
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. Emergency management reported a road closure near
the intersection of Gawthrop Road and Route 50 due to flooding, but
that some high water was already beginning to recede.

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...
  McGee.

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3937 8018 3937 8008 3932 8007 3932 8018

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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