Flood Warning

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia...

Buckhannon River Near Buckhannon affecting Upshur County.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Buckhannon River near Buckhannon.

* WHEN...Until Thursday morning.

* 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 24.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 PM EDT Wednesday was 25.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.2 feet early Monday afternoon. - Flood stage is 23.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 24.2 feet on 03/02/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood