Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:46AM EDT until August 11 at 2:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:46am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 230 PM EDT.
* At 946 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain in the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches
are possible in the warned area.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Between 4 and 6 inches of rain fell from overnight
thunderstorms which resulted in flooding of numerous
structures, vehicles, and roads. This is a dangerous
situation. This additional rainfall will exacerbate the
ongoing flooding and impact ongoing recovery efforts,
particularly in the town of Crooskville. Responding
officials and residents should prepare to move to higher
ground.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and
Junction City.
Instruction:
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:
Morgan, OH; Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov