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.
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.
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Eastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Western Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until midnight EDT tonight.
* At 858 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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...
Middlebourne, Sistersville, Matamoras, Friendly, Arvilla, Point
Lookout, Wick, Hebron, New Matamoras and Maxwell.