Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 515 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL PRESTON AND EASTERN MONONGALIA COUNTIES...
At 321 PM EDT, Emergency management reported multiple roadways
flooded in Morgantown and Masontown. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Emergency management reported.
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...
Morgantown, Westover, Kingwood, Star City, Rowlesburg, Granville,
Brookhaven, Cassville, Reedsville, Masontown, Albright, Tunnelton,
Gladesville, Browns Chapel, Cheat Lake, Booth, Osage and Core.
FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED