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 No longer active.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 6:22PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Athens, Washington (and 5 areas outside Ohio)
- Severity
- Severe
- Issued
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 6:22 PM EDT
- Until
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9:15 PM EDT
Official text
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Southwestern Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 915 PM EDT. * At 622 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 1 to 1.5 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... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Harrisville, St. Marys, Coolville, Vienna, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, Boaz, North Bend State Park, Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Cairo and Pullman. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 170 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 52. WHAT TO DO (from the National Weather Service): 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. 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.