The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for…
East Central Boone County in central West Virginia…
Southeastern Kanawha County in central West Virginia…
West Central Fayette County in southeastern West Virginia…
Northwestern Raleigh County in southeastern West Virginia…
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 1222 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. 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…
Burnwell, Wharton, Van, Powellton, Whitesville, Sylvester,
Prenter, Dorothy, Leewood and Eskdale.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.