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Areas

Pocahontas, WV; Randolph, WV; Webster, WV

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Description

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Slaty Fork and Bergoo.

Instruction

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.

Areas

Alleghany, VA; Bath, VA

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Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of west central Virginia, including the following counties, Alleghany VA and Bath. * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 741 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Cedar Creek, Dry Run, Big Run, Cove Run, Cowpasture River, Dunlap Creek, Claylick Run, Brushy Lick and Dry Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clifton Forge... Iron Gate... Carloover... Natural Well... Ingalls Field... Callison... Low Moor... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

Areas

Pocahontas, WV; Randolph, WV; Webster, WV

Note

Description

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Pocahontas County in northeastern West Virginia... Southwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia... East Central Webster County in northeastern West Virginia... * Until 1045 PM EDT. * At 739 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area. 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... Slaty Fork and Bergoo.

Instruction

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.

Areas

Greenbrier, WV

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Description

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southeast West Virginia, including the following county, Greenbrier. * WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Beech Run, Dry Run, Burns Run, Improvement Branch, Beaver Creek, Elijah Branch, Cold Knob Fork, Eagle Branch, Little Clear Creek, Big Clear Creek, Kitchen Creek, Joe Knob Branch, Boggs Creek and Laurel Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rainelle... Rupert... Quinwood... Anjean... Duo... Williamsburg... Meadow Bluff... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Instruction

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of flooding, including mudslides or flooded roads, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on Twitter.

Areas

Alleghany, VA; City of Covington, VA

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Description

SVRRNK The National Weather Service in BLACKSBURG has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... The City of Covington in west central Virginia... Central Alleghany County in west central Virginia... * Until 900 PM EDT. * At 754 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Callaghan, or near Covington, moving east at 15 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Covington... Clifton Forge... Low Moor... Selma... and Callaghan.

Instruction

Prepare immediately for damaging winds. For your safety, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage. Drivers are urged to slow down and use extra caution to avoid hydroplaning. When it is safe to do so, please send your reports of hail of any size, as well as reports of any wind damage, including downed trees or large limbs, to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 1...8 6 6...2 1 5...4 3 2 4. Reports and pictures can also be shared on the National Weather Service Blacksburg Facebook page and on X.