Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 5:24PM EDT until August 12 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 2:24pm
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, light to
moderate rainfall early this evening, in combination with runoff
from the previous heavy rainfall, will result in continued flooding
of mainly larger creeks and some rivers in the warned area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 516 PM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated
between 5 and 8 inches of rain has fallen since midnight last
night which resulted in flooding of numerous structures,
vehicles, and roads. Responding officials and residents should
remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and
low-lying locations.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and
Junction City.
- 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:
Morgan, OH; Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov