Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 9:59PM EDT until May 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 6:59pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Harrison, Jefferson OH and Monroe, Pennsylvania,
including the following areas, Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver,
Butler, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher
Elevations of Indiana, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Indiana,
Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the
following areas, Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia,
Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern
Preston and Wetzel.
* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers capable of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding in
areas where ground is already very wet from prior days of
rainfall. In Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia, where less
rainfall has occurred prior, heavy rainfall tonight may be
sufficient for flash flooding despite the lack of notable prior
rainfall.
- 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:
Harrison; Jefferson; Belmont; Monroe; Butler; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov