Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 6:30PM EDT until May 24 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 3:30pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in Kentucky, Bracken, Lewis, Mason
and Robertson and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown,
Highland, Hocking, Pike, Ross and Scioto.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The flash flood threat will gradually diminish this evening
with the loss of heavier rainfall. However, periods of
showers expected to continue through this evening, which will
keep adding water into rivers/streams that are already
running high. Several high water spots and road closures
remain throughout the Watch area.
Instruction:
People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to
flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood
warnings.
Area Description:
Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov