Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 1 at 7:49PM EDT until April 1 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 4:49pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
At 749 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rains from
thunderstorms earlier in the evening.
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...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Beverly, Coolville, Chesterhill,
Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Lubeck, Washington, Newport,
North Hills, Lowell, Stockport, Fleming, Blennerhassett, Devola
and Little Hocking.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov