Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 3:53AM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 12:53am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Isolated to scattered showers are expected this morning, with
another round of increased activity this afternoon and evening in
the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is
expected within some thunderstorms, with additional rainfall
totals of 1-2" possible today in some areas. Rivers, creeks and
streams across portions of the area are running high given the
recent rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Area Description:
Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Wirt; Ritchie
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov