| Calhoun and the region is bracing for possible flooding from the meltdown of one of the worst ice storms in recorded history. The compacted snow and ice, in addition to tons of ice from trees and buildings, is expected to create a lot of run-off.
Complicating the situation is rainfall coming to the area today and tomorrow.
At 6 p.m. today Calhoun streams were beginning to rise, and the Little Kanawha River was flowing slightly higher than normal.
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect until midnight Saturday, but may be extended if more rain crosses the region.
Calhoun, Roane, Clay, Ritchie and Gilmer County are considered "imminent emergency" counties, in addition to eight others.
The counties three fire departments will be carefully monitoring the situation, evaluating the need for further assistance to the community. | 
