Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 4:05PM EDT until May 23 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 22, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Greene and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following
areas, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel.
* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Total rainfall amounts will likely range from 1.5" to 2" in the
next 24 hours; localized higher amounts can't be ruled out.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Beaver; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov