Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 9:53AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 6:53am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 330 PM EDT.
* At 953 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of
1 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 and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Between 3 and 5 inches of rain fell from overnight
thunderstorms which resulted in flooding of some
structures, vehicles, and roads. This is a dangerous
situation. This additional rainfall will exacerbate the
ongoing flooding and impact recovery efforts. Responding
officials and residents should prepare to move to higher
ground.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville,
Malta, Corning, Stockport, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville,
Eagleport, Burr Oak State Park and Hackney.
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:
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov