Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 2:11PM EDT until May 26 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 11:11am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are
possible in 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...
Elizabeth, Racine, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville,
Chester, Rockport, Morristown, Peewee, Belleville, Reedsville,
Portland, Palestine and Cherry.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 146
and 169.
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:
Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov