Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall from the thunderstorms last night continues.

* WHERE...Northeastern Roane County in central West Virginia... Western Braxton County in north central West Virginia... Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... South Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 618 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooded roadways across the warned area. - The Little Kanawha River gauge at Glenville has peaked at 22.37 feet, which is shy of minor flood stage, or 23 feet. The river level is slowly beginning to trend lower. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glenville, Sutton, Grantsville, Gassaway, Cedar Creek State Park, Arnoldsburg, Normantown, Stumptown, Shock, Rosedale, Nicut, Millstone, Cedarville, Tanner, Mount Zion, Orma, Wilsie, Big Springs, Burnt House, and Frametown. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: BRAXTON, WV ... CALHOUN, WV ... GILMER, WV ... RITCHIE, WV ... ROANE, 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.