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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Charleston WV

1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



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Vinton OH-

1026 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT 

FOR NORTHERN VINTON COUNTY...



At 1026 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy 

rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have 

fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. The 

heavy thunderstorms had moved out of the area.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by 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...

  Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Creola and Eagle Mills.



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 3928 8276 3937 8275 3936 8264 3938 8263

      3937 8252 3940 8251 3938 8229 3925 8230



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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