Flash Flood Warning
Automated copy of an official message. Issued by NWS Charleston WV, not written by Ohio Breaking News. No longer active. Always check the official page for the current version.
- Headline
- Flash Flood Warning issued October 14 at 4:24PM EDT until October 14 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Athens, Morgan, Perry, Washington
- Severity
- Severe
- Issued
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 4:24 PM EDT
- Until
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:30 PM EDT
Official text
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in McConnelsville. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. 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... Nelsonville, Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville, Malta, Corning, Buchtel, Stockport, Jacksonville, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville, Burr Oak State Park, Eagleport and Hackney. WHAT TO DO (from the National Weather Service): Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.