Flood Statement Issued by NWS Charleston, WV
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WGUS81 KRLX 270754
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
354 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024
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Washington OH-
354 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 AM EDT THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
county, Washington.
* WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be
passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 350 AM EDT, Gauge reports indicate excessive runoff is
occurring from slow moving showers with very heavy rainfall
that crossed the warned area yesterday. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northeastern Washington County
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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 3947 8132 3948 8132 3959 8129 3959 8128
3961 8128 3961 8127 3961 8126 3958 8127
3958 8126 3958 8125 3958 8124 3958 8114
3957 8110 3946 8120
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