Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 5:57AM EST until March 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 2:57am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* 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 552 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated another round of heavy
rain. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 0.5 and
1.2 inches of rain has fallen. Duck Creek at Macksburg has
reached minor flood stage at 13 feet and rising. At 13 feet,
Main street near the creek floods and agricultural fields
adjacent to the creek also flood. Additional rises are
expected through the morning with other small streams likely
flooding across the area as well.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches 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