Severe Flash Flood Hits Homes in Boone County, West Virginia

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On September 23, the National Weather Service issued an urgent flash flood alert for Boone and Lincoln counties in West Virginia following a rapid accumulation of 1.5 to 3 inches of rain. The warning affected areas including Julian, Woodville, Alkol, and a segment of Route 119 between mile markers 54 and 58. Forecasters cautioned that flooding could occur in small creeks, roadways, and low-lying regions. The NWS office in Charleston indicated that flash floods may disrupt highways, streets, and underpasses, reiterating the important safety reminder: turn around, don't drown, as the majority of flood-related fatalities occur when vehicles navigate flooded roads. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.  ai-generated

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00:00A flash flood emergency just hit two West Virginia counties,

00:03and officials are warning drivers this could turn deadly fast.

00:06The National Weather Service issued a severe flash flood warning for Boone,

00:11and Lincoln counties on Wednesday morning, after 1.5 to 3 inches of rain,

00:15fell in a very short window.

00:17The warning covers the towns of Julian, Woodville,

00:20Owl Call, and a stretch of Route 119 between mile markers 54 and 58.

00:25Forecasters say flash flooding is expected to hit small creeks,

00:29roads, underpasses, and other low-lying areas across the entire warned zone.

00:34The NWS Charleston office warns that highways and streets

00:37could become impassable within minutes as the water keeps rising.

00:42Officials repeat their standard message,

00:44turn around, don't drown,

00:46because most flood deaths happen when people drive straight into flooded roads.

00:50Disclosure, this video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced

00:54using AI-assisted tools.

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