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The Flood Warning will expire at 1215 PM EDT this afternoon for portions of central and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane. In northern West Virginia, Ritchie and Wirt. Some low-lying areas may continue to experience high water through the afternoon. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT Wednesday for portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia...
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Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV · 39.000°, -81.030°
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- Calhoun, WV; Gilmer, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV
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The Flood Warning will expire at 1215 PM EDT this afternoon for portions of central and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Calhoun, Gilmer and Roane. In northern West Virginia, Ritchie and Wirt. Some low-lying areas may continue to experience high water through the afternoon. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 800 AM EDT Wednesday for portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Northeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Northern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Southeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM EDT, Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen overnight which has resulted in flooding of some creeks. Emergency management reported flooding of some county roads this morning. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glenville, Grantsville, Cedar Creek State Park, Sand Fork, Big Springs, Burnt House, Tanner, Smithville, Newberne, Mount Zion, Brohard, Normantown, Munday, Macfarlan and Annamoriah. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.