The National Weather Service has canceled a flood warning for the Ohio River at Wheeling, Pike Island, Moundsville and Powhatan Point.

At 8 a.m. Friday, the river was at 29 feet. The river was expected to crest at 33.4 feet Saturday morning, about 3 feet below flood stage.

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Earlier on Friday, as the Ohio River rose in Wheeling, many residents said the threat of flooding is not taken lightly.

"Every morning I come, I check the water and it's very frightening," said one resident. "Just it coming up to the top of the bank is frightening enough."

At Wheeling's Heritage Port, steps and handrails were under water.

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Patty Dennard, of Wheeling Island, said even the most recent threat of minor flooding is enough for her to start preparing.

"I am not ready. So, tonight, I will probably go down in my basement, start getting stuff up because I'm afraid," Dennard said.

Because many have been through flooding before, they said they're better prepared.

"Everybody's got a better plan and it gets better and better as time goes along," said Daisy Spoon, of St. Clairsville.

The flood impact stage would have to hit 47 feet 7 inches in order for Warwood to flood; 46 feet 7 inches to flood the streets in the Wheeling business district; 42 feet 7 inches for Wheeling Island to flood; and 37 feet 7 inches for basements along Main Street to flood.

Officials at Wheeling Island Hotel Casino Racetrack were paying particular attention, because the facility floods at 36 feet 6 inches.

"We have all the necessary folks on call: a handful of moving companies that we use, the labor that we use, all the techs and the lottery. Everyone's been notified," said Bob Marshall, president of the facility.

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