- In force from
- Oct 14, 6:22 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 14, 9:15 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 6:22 PM EDT
- Updated
- 2 times, last Oct 14, 8:52 PM EDT
- Office
- Charleston, WV
- Number
- 265 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR WEST CENTRAL DODDRIDGE AND CENTRAL RITCHIE COUNTIES
At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 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 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... Harrisville, Pennsboro, North Bend State Park, Ellenboro, Pullman, Highland, Greenwood and Pike.
This includes Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 29 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.
Places under it Harrisville, Pennsboro, Ellenboro, Pullman
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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