Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 4:50PM EDT until July 21 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 745 PM EDT.
* At 450 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch 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...
Marietta, St. Marys, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, Boaz,
Newport, Ellenboro, Willow Island, Schultz, Waverly, Maxwell,
Devola, Pike, Highland and Hebron.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 184 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 5. Route 50 in West
Virginia between mile markers 36 and 45.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: