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The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Northeastern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky Northwestern Boone County in central West Virginia West Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia Lincoln County in central West Virginia Central Wayne County in western West Virginia Until 115 PM EDT. At 916 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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 Madison, Louisa, Wayne, Fort Gay, Ranger, Gill, Harts, Spurlockville, Kiahsville, East Lynn Lake, Julian, Alum Creek, Centerville, Danville, Branchland, Myra, Palermo, Mud, East Lynn and Griffithsville. This includes Route 119 between mile markers 51 and 66and between mile markers 68 and 69.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.