Flash Flood Warning for Southern Muskingum County, OH
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NWS Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southern Muskingum County until 2:45 AM EDT due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Muskingum County, Ohio
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh PA
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Pittsburgh PA. Effective from August 10 at 11:43 PM EDT until August 11 at 2:45 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Southern Muskingum County in east central Ohio, including Zanesville, South Zanesville, Philo, Fultonham, Cannelville, Duncan Falls, East Fultonham, Ruraldale, Chandlersville and Blue Rock State Park.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen with additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
Alert effective August 10, 2026 at 11:43 PM EDT. Expires and ends August 11, 2026 at 2:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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