Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 3:18PM EDT until August 12 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 12:18pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1215 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are
inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 313 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated and area rain gauges
indicate between 3 and 5 inches of rain has fallen since
midnight. Additional rainfall between 0.5 and 1 inch can be
expected late this afternoon. Continued runoff will result in
prolonged flooding in the area, particularly for roads and
low-lying locations adjacent to Jonathan Creek between Thornville
and Yost.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Thornville and Glenford.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov