Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 1:02AM EDT until August 11 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 10, 2026 - 10:02pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 300 AM EDT.
* At 102 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. If you are in a safe location on higher ground, do not
travel, and shelter in place. If you are near a creek or location
prone to flooding, move to higher ground immediately. Flash
flooding is already occurring.
FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY for Crooksville, New Lexington and Junction
City. This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW!
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. SEEK HIGHER
GROUND NOW! Life threatening flash flooding of low water
crossings, small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Lexington, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City.
Instruction:
Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and
life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are
fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov