Ohio Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/21/2026 13:49

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:49PM EDT until September 22 at 12:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1245 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Little Muskingum River * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 447 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