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Flash Flood Warning issued June 28 at 12:44AM EDT until June 28 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV At 1244 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated that heavy rain had fallen across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Gauges 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... Clarksburg, Philippi, Bridgeport, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Anmoore, West Milford, Lost Creek, Montrose, Galloway, Moatsville, Wolf Summit, Nestorville and New Milton. This includes the following highways... Interstate 79 between mile markers 110 and 118. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 58 and 75. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.