Full Notification

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northern West Virginia, including the following county, Pocahontas.

* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is expected this evening and overnight. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from rainfall and snowmelt.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 248 PM EST, Several inches of snow fell in the valley this morning before the switch to rain. Rainfall amounts of up to 2 inches are expected by Wednesday morning. This combined with expected snowmelt, will result in strong rises on creeks and streams which are anticipated to exceed their banks tonight. Knapps Creek is particularly vulnerable and may exceed flood stage resulting in flooding of State Route 39 and the southern end of Marlinton. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marlinton, Cass Scenic Railroad, Greenbank, Durbin, Hillsboro, Edray, Frost, Dunmore, Minnehaha Springs, Buckeye, Arbovale, Boyer, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center and Bartow. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: POCAHONTAS, 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. 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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.