Flash Flood Warning
Issued by NWS Charleston, WV

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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1120 PM EDT Sat Jul 19 2025

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Boone County in central West Virginia...
  Central Kanawha County in central West Virginia...
  Northeastern Lincoln County in central West Virginia...
  Southwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...

* Until 230 AM EDT.

* At 1120 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
  have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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...
  Charleston, Nitro, Jefferson, South Charleston, St. Albans,
  Dunbar, Chesapeake, Marmet, Belle, Cedar Grove, East Bank,
  Glasgow, Pratt, Institute, Coal Fork, Cross Lanes, Alum Creek,
  Tornado, Pinch and Elkview.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3815 8207 3837 8206 3837 8205 3838 8205
      3840 8205 3841 8187 3844 8129 3835 8125
      3834 8125 3821 8129 3818 8164

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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