Headline:
Flood Warning issued July 21 at 7:56PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:56pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 200 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take
several hours for all the water from these storms to work through
local drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 755 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated between 2 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen from earlier storms this afternoon. Continued
runoff will lead to strong rises on the larger creeks in the area
this evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
New Lexington, McConnelsville, Somerset, Beverly, Perry State
Forest, Crooksville, Junction City, Malta, Corning, Lowell,
Stockport, and Eagleport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: