{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.3831cbd24661c64b573d64b21f85479dc3fb475e.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:44PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.3831cbd24661c64b573d64b21f85479dc3fb475e.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":168,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flash Flood Warning: Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 5:44PM EDT until July 21 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Immediate\n**Areas:** Perry, OH\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-07-21T17:44:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-21T17:44:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-21T19:30:00-04:00\n\n## Description\nAt 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain\nhave fallen from earlier storms. Flash flooding is ongoing or\nexpected to begin shortly.\n\nHAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.\n\nSOURCE...Radar indicated.\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...\nThornville and Glenford.\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\nReport flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,\n800 401 9535, when you can do so safely."}