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Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 12:28 AM Jul. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: North Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia Barbour County in northeastern West Virginia Northwestern Randolph County in northeastern West Virginia Northeastern Upshur County in northeastern West Virginia Doddridge County in northern West Virginia Harrison County in northern West Virginia Northern Lewis County in northern West Virginia Taylor County in northern West Virginia Southeastern Tyler County in northern West Virginia Northeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia
When: Until 730 AM EDT Wednesday.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1224 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Clarksburg, Buckhannon, Grafton, Weston, Philippi, Audra State Park, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Belington, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Lumberport, West Union, Anmoore, Jackson Mill, Enterprise, West Milford, Junior and Lost Creek. - This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 79 between mile markers 98 and 128. Route 33 near mile marker 1and between mile markers 6 and 7and near mile marker 15and near mile marker 17. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 45 and 82. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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