Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:16PM EDT until September 21 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 645 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Muskingum River
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 216 PM EDT, The automated gage on the Little Muskingum River
at Bloomfield was indicated the river was rising to the flood
stage of 16 feet with an expected crest into minor flood this
afternoon. Route 26 near the intersection with Route 260 begins
to flood between 16 and 18 feet.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marietta.
- 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:
Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov