Flash Flood Warning Issued for East Central Ohio Counties

Source: NOAA · East Central Ohio

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NWS Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Belmont, southeastern Harrison, and south central Jefferson counties in Ohio until 2:45 AM EDT August 11.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
East Central 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 11:47 PM EDT August 10, 2026, until 2:45 AM EDT August 11, 2026. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.

Affected Areas

Northeastern Belmont County, southeastern Harrison County, and south central Jefferson County in east central Ohio. Specific locations include Adena, Dillonvale, Mount Pleasant, New Athens, and Harrisville.

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 across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Timeline

Alert in effect from 11:47 PM EDT August 10 until 2:45 AM EDT August 11.

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northeastern Belmont, southeastern Harrison, and south central Jefferson counties in Ohio until 2:45 AM EDT August 11.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects East Central Ohio. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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