Flash Flood Warning

In force from

Oct 14, 6:22 PM EDT

Until

Oct 14, 9:15 PM EDT

Issued

Oct 14, 6:22 PM EDT

Office

Charleston, WV

Number

265 of its kind from this office this year

Severity

Severe, Immediate, Likely

Where

OH WV

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 622 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Hazard

Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

Source

Radar indicated.

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... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Harrisville, St. Marys, Coolville, Vienna, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, Boaz, North Bend State Park, Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Cairo and Pullman.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 170 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 52.

What to do

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.

Every area Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Tyler, WV; Wood, WV

Places under it Marietta, Parkersburg, Vienna, Belpre, Blennerhassett, Williamstown, St. Marys, Harrisville, Boaz, Lubeck, Washington, Reno, and 12 more

Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001

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