Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued this morning at 1145 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Ohio... Ohio River At Point Pleasant affecting Gallia and Mason Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Ohio River at Point Pleasant. * WHEN...Until late this morning. * IMPACTS...At 40.0 feet, Low-lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. Also, the amphitheater lower pier is flooded and half way up the steps. Salt Creek Road, Hannan Trace Road, Huntington Road at Boggs Run Road and Mason Eighty Road start to flood. At 41.0 feet, The Addison, Blaville Road in Ohio is flooded and low lying areas surrounding Point Pleasant and vicinity are flooded due to backwater. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 41.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 4:00 AM EDT Tuesday was 41.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 27.2 feet Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 40.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 43.8 feet on 02/14/2020. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood