Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. Most flood related deaths occur in automobiles. Do not attempt to cross water covered bridges, dips, or low water crossings. Never try to cross a flowing stream, even a small one, on foot. To escape rising water find another route over higher ground. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 100 PM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in West Virginia...Ohio...Pennsylvania... Ohio River At Wellsburg affecting Brooke and Jefferson OH Counties. Ohio River At Wellsville affecting Columbiana County. Ohio River Near New Cumberland affecting Hancock and Jefferson OH Counties. Ohio River At Hannibal affecting Monroe, Tyler and Wetzel Counties. Allegheny River At CW Bill Young Dam affecting Allegheny County. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in West Virginia...Ohio... Ohio River At Pike Island affecting Belmont, Ohio and Jefferson OH Counties. Ohio River At Powhatan Point affecting Monroe, Belmont and Marshall Counties. Ohio River At Wheeling affecting Belmont and Ohio Counties. Ohio River At Moundsville affecting Marshall County. Ohio River At Steubenville affecting Brooke and Jefferson OH Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in West Virginia...Pennsylvania...Ohio... Ohio River At Montgomery affecting Beaver, Columbiana and Hancock Counties. Ohio River At East Liverpool affecting Beaver, Columbiana, Hancock and Jefferson OH Counties. .Additional rain fell across the region over the past 24 hours with the highest amounts falling over western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. Runoff from the recent heavy rains has resulted in rapid rises on the Ohio and Allegheny rivers with many locations reaching or exceeding flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Ohio River near New Cumberland. * WHEN...Until just after midnight tonight. * IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, Navigation suspended, lock out of service. Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood pole indicator at the south end of South Chestnut Street. At 38.0 feet, Flood waters are approximately one foot deep near the flood indicator pole on may street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 36.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 36.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM EDT Saturday was 36.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.4 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage this evening. - Flood stage is 36.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 36.8 feet on 02/28/1945. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood