Flash Flood Warning 53, NWS Charleston, WV

Issued

Jun 13, 2021, 12:43 PM EDT (16:43 UTC)

Expired

Jun 13, 2021, 2:43 PM EDT

In force

2 hr

Issued by

NWS Charleston, WV

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Doddridge County, WV, Harrison County, WV, Tyler County, WV

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WGUS51 KRLX 131643
FFWRLX
WVC017-033-095-132045-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0053.210613T1643Z-210613T2045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1243 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northeastern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
  West Central Harrison County in northern West Virginia...
  Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 445 PM EDT.

* At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 to 1 inch in 
  30 minutes. 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...
  Salem, Canton, Lima and Center Point.

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.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where 
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become 
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or 
creeks.

Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by 
calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. You may 
also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston 
West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using 
the Twitter Hashtag, NWSRLX.

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LAT...LON 3947 8085 3950 8090 3954 8090 3956 8086
      3953 8080 3942 8065 3929 8052 3925 8058
      3928 8070 3937 8076

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL...0.75-1 INCH IN 30 MINUTES

$$

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568 
WGUS71 KRLX 131843
FFSRLX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
243 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

WVC017-033-095-131853-
/O.CAN.KRLX.FF.W.0053.000000T0000Z-210613T2045Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Doddridge WV-Harrison WV-Tyler WV-
243 PM EDT Sun Jun 13 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR NORTHEASTERN DODDRIDGE, WEST 
CENTRAL HARRISON AND CENTRAL TYLER COUNTIES...

The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a 
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3947 8085 3950 8090 3954 8090 3956 8086
      3953 8080 3942 8065 3929 8052 3925 8058
      3928 8070 3937 8076

$$

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