Full Notification

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Northeastern Clay County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Harrison County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Northwestern Taylor County in northern West Virginia... Southeastern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1245 AM EDT.

* At 740 PM EDT, emergency management reported heavy rain and flooding across portions of the area due to training showers and thunderstorms. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Emergency management 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, Weston, Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Bridgeport, Shinnston, Stonewood, Nutter Fort, Salem, Gassaway, Lumberport, Anmoore, Cedar Creek State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Jackson Mill, Arnoldsburg, Big Otter, Wallback and Enterprise.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... CLAY, WV ... DODDRIDGE, WV ... GILMER, WV ... HARRISON, WV ... LEWIS, WV ... RITCHIE, WV ... ROANE, WV ... TAYLOR, 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 flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.