Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 27 at 5:18PM EDT until September 27 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 2:18pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 518 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain and there are reports of Flash FLooding occurring around
Flatwoods, Russell, and Bellefonte in Kentucky. Rain has ended in
the Ohio Counties of the warning, but flash flooding is likely
occurring there as well. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.6 inches are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.
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