Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 27 at 8:05PM EDT until September 27 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2024 - 5:05pm
Expires:
September 27, 2024 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Virginia, including the following
counties, Buchanan.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 803 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Clintwood, Haysi, John Flannagan Lake, Breaks Interstate,
Trammel, Clinchco, McClure and Nora.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Buchanan, VA; Dickenson, VA
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV