Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County. For the Tygart Valley River...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.

* WHEN...From this evening to Wednesday afternoon.

* 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. At 25.0 feet, Several streets, homes, and businesses along the river flood. At 26.0 feet, Major flooding in Buckhannon and surrounding areas. Business/factory across from the Hall Rd bridge near the gage begins to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:20 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 22.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 26.2 feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 26.0 feet on 03/05/2015. - 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. 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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1045 AM EDT.