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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Charleston WV

915 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



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Braxton WV-Calhoun WV-Clay WV-Doddridge WV-Gilmer WV-Harrison WV-

Lewis WV-Ritchie WV-Roane WV-Taylor WV-

915 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM EDT FRIDAY 

FOR SOUTHEASTERN ROANE, CENTRAL BRAXTON, CALHOUN, NORTHEASTERN CLAY, 

GILMER, DODDRIDGE, HARRISON, NORTHWESTERN LEWIS, NORTHWESTERN TAYLOR 

AND SOUTHEASTERN RITCHIE COUNTIES...



At 915 PM EDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain across the 

warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. 

Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...

  Clarksburg, Weston, Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Bridgeport, 

  Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Gassaway, Lumberport, 

  Anmoore, Cedar Creek State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, 

  Arnoldsburg, Big Otter, Wallback and Enterprise.



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.



Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.



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 3902 8107 3944 8058 3943 8058 3943 8053

      3947 8049 3944 8028 3939 8020 3941 8011

      3939 8008 3908 8041 3855 8081 3851 8088

      3850 8084 3844 8088 3862 8140



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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