Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 5:03PM EDT until May 24 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 900 PM EDT.
* At 503 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Athens, Albany, Carpenter, Harrisonville, Dyesville, Dexter and
Salem Center.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Meigs, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov