Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg affecting Grant and Hardy Counties. For the South Branch Potomac River...including Franklin, Moorefield - SF, Petersburg, Springfield...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...South Branch Potomac River near Petersburg.

* WHEN...From this evening to just after midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water approaches structures upstream of Petersburg. Water also begins to cover Fish Hatchery Road near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:00 PM EST Thursday the stage was 13.1 feet, or 0.9 feet below flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 14.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 14.2 feet on 03/05/2008. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANT, WV ... HARDY, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/washington or www.weather.gov/baltimore. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 145 AM EST.