Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia... Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County.

* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Portions of River Rd, Vicksburg Rd, and the intersection of Madison St and Florida St floods. Portions of Norvell Dr flood due to backwater. Some homes and low lying areas in and around Buckhannon adjacent to small streams also flood due to backwater. 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 2:05 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 27.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:05 PM EDT Wednesday was 27.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this evening and continue falling to 4.4 feet Monday morning. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 27.9 feet on 07/31/1996. - 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 late tonight at 1230 AM EDT.