Flash Flood Warning for Morgan and Perry Counties, Ohio

Source: NOAA · Southeastern Ohio

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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Morgan County and central Perry County in southeastern Ohio until 5:45 AM EDT.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Southeastern Ohio
Issued
August 16, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Charleston WV

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 16, 2026 at 1:49 AM EDT until August 16, 2026 at 5:45 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio and central Perry County in southeastern Ohio. Specific locations include New Lexington, Crooksville, Roseville, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Junction City and Eagleport. Flash flooding is already occurring with road closures and water rescues reported.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800 401 9535 when you can do so safely.

Expected Conditions

Thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible. Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 1:49 AM EDT until 5:45 AM EDT on August 16, 2026.

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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Morgan County and central Perry County in southeastern Ohio until 5:45 AM EDT.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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