Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 4:01AM EST until March 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Morgan, Perry and Washington and northern West
Virginia, including the following counties, Pleasants and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 358 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Flooding
is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Duck Creek at
Macksburg is now in action stage and rising. At 11 feet, low
lying areas next to the creek begin to flood. Additional
rises are likely through the morning and may reach minor
flood stage.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Nelsonville, St. Marys,
Glouster, McConnelsville, Beverly, Shawnee, Chesterhill,
Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Newport, Chauncey,
Matamoras, New Straitsville, Malta and Corning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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; Perry, OH; Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov