Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 3:30PM EDT until September 27 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 12:30pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southwestern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 630 PM EDT.
* At 330 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 inch 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...
Ashland, Ironton, Coal Grove, Lake Vesuvius, Greenup, Greenbo
Lake, Flatwoods, South Point, Vernon, Waterloo, Raceland,
Worthington, Burlington, Wurtland, Aid, Hanging Rock, Pedro and
Grays Branch.
Instruction:
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Greenup, KY; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV