Flash Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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WGUS71 KRLX 052236
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
636 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

WVC053-052246-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240506T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mason WV-
636 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WEST CENTRAL MASON COUNTY...

Rainfall has exited the area and flooding is no longer expected to
pose a threat.

&&

LAT...LON 3869 8242 3870 8240 3870 8230 3868 8222
      3864 8222 3864 8242

$$

OHC053-087-060000-
/O.CON.KRLX.FF.W.0015.000000T0000Z-240506T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Gallia OH-Lawrence OH-
636 PM EDT Sun May 5 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR SOUTH CENTRAL GALLIA AND EAST CENTRAL LAWRENCE COUNTIES...

At 636 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated that between 1 and 2.5 inches
of rain have fallen from prior thunderstorms that moved over the
area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar.

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...
  mainly rural areas of South Central Gallia and East Central
  Lawrence Counties

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 3869 8242 3870 8240 3870 8230 3868 8222
      3864 8222 3864 8242

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

GW