{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3015630a327097696af8de1a4461e8bf47e83e4e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:10PM EDT until July 17 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-17","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3015630a327097696af8de1a4461e8bf47e83e4e.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC"},"word_count":202,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 7:10PM EDT until July 17 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Pendleton, WV\n**Issued by:** NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC\n**Sent:** 2026-07-17T19:10:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-17T19:10:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-17T21:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy\nrain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have\nfallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the\nwarned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar.\n\nIMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,\nhighways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor\ndrainage and low-lying areas.\n\nSome locations that will experience flash flooding include...\nFranklin...                        Brandywine...\nOak Flat...\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nIn hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are\npotentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded\nroads. Find an alternate route.\n\nFlooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where\nyou are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become\nkillers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or\ncreeks."}