Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 4:53PM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:53pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Western Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 800 PM EDT.
* At 453 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
New Lexington, Glouster, Somerset, Shawnee, Perry State Forest,
Crooksville, Thornville, Junction City, New Straitsville, Corning,
Jacksonville, Trimble, Glenford, Hemlock, Rendville, Burr Oak State
Park and Eagleport.
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:
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: