Flash Flood Warning Issued for Jefferson OH, Beaver PA, Brooke and Hancock WV

Source: NOAA · Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia

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NWS Pittsburgh PA has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 4:15 PM EDT on August 2 for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

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Record type
Flash Flood Warning
Affected area
Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia
Issued
August 2, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Pittsburgh PA

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Alert Details

Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Pittsburgh PA. Effective from August 2, 2026 at 1:17 PM EDT until 4:15 PM EDT.

Affected Areas

Eastern Jefferson County in east central Ohio, Southwestern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania, Brooke County and Hancock County in northern West Virginia. Locations include Weirton, Steubenville, Wellsburg, Toronto, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, Chester, New Cumberland, Smithfield, Newell, Brilliant, Richmond, New Manchester, Empire and Stratton.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Expected rainfall rate is 1 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible. Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Timeline

Alert effective August 2, 2026 from 1:17 PM EDT to 4:15 PM EDT.

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NWS Pittsburgh PA has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 4:15 PM EDT on August 2 for parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, Northern West Virginia. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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