Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 12:01PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:01am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 5:15pm
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...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.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms increase in activity this
afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is expected within heavier
showers and 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