- In force from
- Oct 14, 4:24 PM EDT
- Until
- Oct 14, 7:30 PM EDT
- Issued
- Oct 14, 4:24 PM EDT
- Office
- Charleston, WV
- Number
- 264 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Severe, Immediate, Likely
- Where
- OH
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
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.
Places under it McConnelsville, Glouster, Malta, Buchtel, Corning, Stockport, Jacksonville, Trimble, Chesterhill, Hemlock, Rendville
Read the platesFlash flood FB-EVT-100How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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