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WGUS71 KRLX 070151
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
951 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

KYC019-043-089-070245-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Boyd KY-Carter KY-Greenup KY-
951 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHWESTERN BOYD, NORTHEASTERN CARTER AND SOUTHEASTERN
GREENUP COUNTIES...

At 951 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported high water on
roadways near Argillite and Rush due to heavy rainfall from prior
thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding
is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall from prior
         thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Trained spotters reported.

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...
  Naples, Coalton, Oldtown, Princess, Greenbo Lake, Rush, Flatwoods,
  Russell and Bellefonte.

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 3847 8298 3853 8288 3851 8268 3841 8272
      3829 8279 3829 8291 3842 8285 3844 8305

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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