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 No longer active.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 7:51PM EDT until October 14 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Washington (and 4 areas outside Ohio)
- Severity
- Severe
- Issued
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:51 PM EDT
- Until
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026 9:15 PM EDT
Official text
At 751 PM EDT, doppler radar indicated thunderstorms had produced heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.25 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by prior 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, Harrisville, St. Marys, Vienna, Williamstown, Pennsboro, Belmont, North Bend State Park, Boaz, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Pullman, Schultz, Willow Island, Nutter Farm, Waverly, Maxwell and Pike. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 180 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 3. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 25 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.