Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. .Heavy rain will fall on a deep primed snowpack leading to the melt increasing. Flows in rivers will increase quickly and reach critical levels. For the Tygart Valley River...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.

* WHEN...Until this evening.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, Portions of Cleveland Ave and Wood St flood. Sections of Rte 20 south and north of town begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:45 PM EST Saturday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:45 PM EST Saturday was 24.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 8.0 feet early Tuesday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 03/02/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: UPSHUR, 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this evening at 900 PM EST.