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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Charleston WV

1101 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



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Athens OH-Vinton OH-

1101 PM EDT Wed Apr 17 2024



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT THURSDAY 

FOR ATHENS AND EASTERN VINTON COUNTIES...



At 1101 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 

heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of 

rain have fallen. Flooding impacts may continue, but no additional 

rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 

shortly.



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...

  Athens, Albany, Coolville, Stroud Run State Park and The Plains.



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 3938 8229 3936 8185 3932 8185 3932 8183

      3930 8184 3930 8182 3927 8182 3927 8172

      3922 8173 3919 8174 3918 8175 3921 8230



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED



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