Full Notification

FFWLWX The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Grant County in eastern West Virginia...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 623 PM EDT, Local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Highway 42 between Petersburg and Maysville has approximately 2 feet of water on it near Lunice Creek. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement 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... Petersburg... Maysville... Kline Gap... Arthur... Lahmansville... Seymourville... Scherr... Streby... Medley... Martin... Bismarck... Cabins... Welton... Williamsport... Mount Pisgah... Dorcas... Hopeville... Masonville...

* AFFECTED AREAS: GRANT, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.