Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central West Virginia and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Nicholas, Taylor and Webster. In northern West Virginia, Barbour, Harrison, Lewis, Pocahontas, Randolph and Upshur.

* WHEN...Until 945 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, larger creeks, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1242 AM EST, The combination of snow melt and prolonged rainfall will cause flooding. Mill Creek in Randolph county is starting to flood. Other large creeks may begin to flood as well. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Clarksburg, Elkins, Buckhannon, Grafton, Philippi, Richwood, Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Webster Springs, Audra State Park, Greenbank, Bridgeport, Belington, Stonewood, Addison (Webster Springs), Anmoore, Mill Creek, Camden-On-gauley, Holly River State Park and Dailey. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BARBOUR, WV ... HARRISON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... NICHOLAS, WV ... POCAHONTAS, WV ... RANDOLPH, WV ... TAYLOR, WV ... UPSHUR, WV ... WEBSTER, WV

Instructions:

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 Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.