Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Charleston, WV
Areas Affected: Harrison, WV
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Wednesday 4:23pm EDT
Alert Effective: Wednesday 4:23pm EDT
Alert Expires: Thursday 1:30am EDT
Event Onset: Wednesday 4:23pm EDT
Event Ends: Thursday 1:30am EDT
Issued by: NWS Charleston WV
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 130 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Harrison County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, and other low-lying is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 423 PM EDT, The automated gauge on the West Fork River in Enterprise was reading 16.67 feet and slowly rising. The river is expected to cross minor flood stage of 17 feet this afternoon and then drop below minor flood stage this evening. At a stage of 17 feet, flooding of low-lying areas along the river occurs in and around Enterprise. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Shinnston, Lumberport, Enterprise and Meadowbrook. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
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