Flash Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
447 AM EDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia...
  Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Taylor County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 700 AM EDT.

* At 447 AM EDT, Emergency management reported several high water
  events and few water rescues across 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 has been extended until 7 AM. Flash flooding
  is already occurring.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  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...
  Clarksburg, Grafton, Philippi, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Anmoore,
  Enterprise, Flemington, Tygart Lake State Park, Galloway,
  Moatsville, Knottsville, Rosemont, Meadland, McGee and Nestorville.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3943 8030 3939 8020 3940 8012 3941 8011
      3939 8009 3940 8004 3930 7990 3929 7987
      3925 7985 3924 7981 3920 7983 3908 7986
      3928 8029

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

ARJ