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WGUS71 KRLX 070055
FFSRLX

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

KYC043-089-070215-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0016.000000T0000Z-240507T0215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Carter KY-Greenup KY-
855 PM EDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR CENTRAL CARTER AND SOUTH CENTRAL GREENUP COUNTIES...

At 855 PM EDT, emergency management reported high water in portions
of Grayson and areas to the south due to prior heavy rainfall from
thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the
warned area. 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...
  Grayson, Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, Gesling, Carter and
  Hopewell.

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 3829 8290 3829 8320 3843 8321 3845 8315
      3842 8284

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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