Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1209 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

OHC163-181000-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Vinton OH-
1209 AM EDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...
...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
  county, Vinton.

* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
  flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1207 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
    thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
    shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
    have fallen. Several roads remain closed due to high water.
  - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Creola and Eagle Mills.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

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LAT...LON 3937 8252 3940 8251 3938 8229 3925 8230
      3928 8276 3937 8275 3936 8264 3938 8263


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