Active AlertsBraxton

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: Northeastern Braxton County in north central West Virginia Northeastern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia Northern Gilmer County in north central West Virginia Central Lewis County in northern West Virginia Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia
When: Until 630 AM EDT.
Impacts: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Additional Details: - At 1251 AM EDT, Flooding is already occurring in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Weston, Harrisville, Glenville, North Bend State Park, Stonewall Jackson, Ellenboro, Cairo, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Coxs Mills, Newberne, Troy, Tanner, Linn, Baldwin, Burnt House, Stouts Mills, Alum Bridge and Smithville. - This includes the following highway
S: Interstate 79 between mile markers 81 and 96. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 32 and 36. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.