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WGUS73 KPAH 261602
FFSPAH

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1102 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

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Butler MO-Ripley MO-
1102 AM CDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR CENTRAL BUTLER AND SOUTHEASTERN RIPLEY COUNTIES...

At 1102 AM CDT, emergency management reported that flood waters were
receding quickly in Poplar Bluff. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional
rainfall is expected.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Emergency management reported.

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...
  Poplar Bluff, Naylor, Neelyville, Harviell and Fairdealing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

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LAT...LON 3658 9067 3667 9068 3670 9063 3684 9051
      3683 9032 3672 9029 3650 9049 3650 9066

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

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