Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 7:08AM EDT until June 18 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 4:08am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 1015 AM EDT.
* At 708 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in 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...
Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The
Plains and Stroud Run State Park.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: