Full Notification

* WHAT...Creek flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of central West Virginia, including the following counties, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay and Roane.

* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Creeks continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from this morning's rainfall to work through local drainage systems.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 659 PM EDT, Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. The West Fork of the Little Kanawha River is reported to have exceeded bankfull between the communities of Orma and Chloe, flooding Route 16. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Henry Fork, Beech Fork, Big Sandy Creek, White Oak Run, West Fork Little Kanawha River, Lower Sleith Fork, and Stinson Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chloe, Nicut, Orma and Nebo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... CLAY, WV ... ROANE, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.