Flash Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1141 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
  Roane County in central West Virginia...
  Northwestern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...
  Northwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
  Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
  Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
  Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
  East Central Mason County in western West Virginia...

* Until 345 AM EDT.

* At 1141 PM EDT, emergency management reported flooding due to
  heavy rain across the warned area. Numerous roads remain flooded,
  with fast moving water still being reported in Ritchie County, and
  new flooding still being reported in Roane County. Between 1.5 and
  2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to
  0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Many steams continue
  to rise, and Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

  SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
  Ripley, Spencer, Harrisville, St. Marys, Elizabeth, Middlebourne,
  Paden City, Sistersville, Pennsboro, Belmont, West Union, North
  Bend State Park, Mineralwells, Sandyville, Kenna, Newport,
  Matamoras, Ellenboro, Cairo and Reedy.

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.

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

&&

LAT...LON 3887 8179 3925 8146 3953 8119 3958 8116
      3957 8104 3954 8104 3961 8094 3958 8089
      3960 8085 3955 8082 3955 8078 3948 8072
      3948 8067 3946 8067 3947 8065 3944 8061
      3944 8056 3901 8105 3859 8137 3872 8187

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

TRM


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