Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 12:37PM EDT until May 24 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 9:37am
Expires:
May 23, 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, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson
OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio and
Wetzel.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* 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...
- An additional 1 to 2 inches of rain with localized amounts up to
3 inches is possible from showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon and evening. Heavy rainfall on top of already wet
conditions could cause flooding.
- 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; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov