Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 5:10AM EDT until August 12 at 6:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 2:10am
Expires:
August 12, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 615 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 509 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms Tuesday. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Flooding has been reported in the city of Crooksville.
Between 5 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- 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