Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 7 at 4:46PM EDT until August 7 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 7, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires:
August 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 446 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread flooding from
Steubenville to Follansbee resulting in numerous closed
roadways.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weirton, Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Follansbee,
Hooverson Heights, New Alexandria, Brentwood, Colliers, East
Steubenville, Rockdale and Langeloth.
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.
Area Description:
Jefferson, OH; Washington, PA; Brooke, WV; Hancock, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov