Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 2:19PM EDT until August 11 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 11:19am
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 219 PM EDT, Even though heavy rainfall has ended for now,
continued runoff will result in flash flooding of creeks and
streams. Additionally, thunderstorms may move back into the area
late this afternoon, further exacerbating the flooding situation.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell has fallen since
midnight last night which resulted in flooding of numerous
structures, vehicles, and roads. Responding officials and
residents should remain vigilant into the early evening
hours for additional rises of creeks and streams.
* 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