Full Notification

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

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern West Virginia, including the following counties, in central West Virginia, Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Roane and Taylor. In northern West Virginia, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis and Ritchie.

* WHEN...Until 645 AM EDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1241 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooding due to prior heavy rain in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience 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. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* 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.