Flash Flood Warning Issued for Perry County, Ohio
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for East Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio until 3:00 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Perry County, Ohio
- Issued
- August 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 11 at 1:02 AM EDT until August 11 at 3:00 AM EDT. The alert is classified as severe with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
East Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio, including Crooksville, New Lexington, Junction City, and Perry State Forest.
What You Should Do
Move to higher ground now. This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless fleeing an area subject to flooding. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling 800-401-9535 when safe.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain with life-threatening flash flooding already occurring.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 1:02 AM EDT to 3:00 AM EDT on August 11, 2026.
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