Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 27 at 11:18AM EDT until March 27 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 27, 2026 - 8:18am
Expires:
March 27, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
county, Washington.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the upper portion of Duck Creek and its
tributaries is occurring. The West Fork of Duck Creek at Macksburg
should crest about one half foot above flood stage before receding
this afternoon.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1105 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated very heavy rain fell across the warned area
overnight. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Macksburg and Lower Salem.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov