Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 16 at 4:51AM EDT until August 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:51am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...A portion of eastern West Virginia, including the
following areas, Eastern Pendleton and Western Pendleton.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water
crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A cluster of thunderstorms producing very heavy rain is
approaching the area from southeast Ohio and northern West
Virginia. These thunderstorms have been producing rainfall
amounts of 2 to 3 inches per hour. These storms may affect
parts of the area this morning, resulting in similar rainfall
amounts and a risk for flash flooding.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Western Pendleton; Eastern Pendleton
Forcast Office:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov