Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Roane County in central West Virginia... South Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Putnam County in western West Virginia... * Until 615 AM EDT. * At 314 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Sissonville, Poca, Elkview, Pinch and Cross Lanes.