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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
817 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

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Carter MO-
817 PM CDT SAT APR 29 2017

...THIS IS A FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY FOR AREAS FROM VAN BUREN
TO FREMONT...

...THE FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1245 AM CDT FOR
CARTER COUNTY...

At 813 PM CDT, emergency management reported widespread flash
flooding across the county. County officials are tasked by numerous
water rescues, especially from around Van Buren to Fremont. Water
has been reported in areas not seen before, especially low lying
areas.

This is a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for areas from Van Buren to Fremont.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!

Another 1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible through late evening
especially south of Van Buren toward the Ripley county line.

Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Van Buren, Ellsinore, Hunter, Fremont and Freemont.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.

Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3709 9122 3708 9111 3710 9101 3710 9096
      3705 9096 3705 9073 3700 9073 3700 9071
      3697 9072 3697 9070 3692 9069 3682 9093
      3683 9122

$$

CN
