Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 6:29PM EDT until October 14 at 8:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 830 PM EDT.
* At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring in McConnelsville
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Nelsonville, Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New
Straitsville, Malta, Corning, Buchtel, Stockport, Jacksonville,
Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Burr Oak State Park,
Eagleport and Hackney.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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