Full Notification

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Braxton County in north central West Virginia...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 627 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous locations that were flooded across east-central Braxton County due to torrential rainfall from thunderstorms. Between 3.5 and 6.5 inches of rain have fallen. Significant flash flooding is ongoing! HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported numerous locations that were flooded in east-central Braxton County. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Falls Mills.

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.