Flood Warning Issued for Morgan County, Ohio
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NOAA issued it on June 11, 2026, 2 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Flood Warning is in effect for central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio until 2 PM EDT Thursday due to flooding on the Muskingum River near McConnelsville.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Morgan County, Ohio
- Issued
- June 11, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 2 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Morgan County, Ohio.
Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from May 27 at 3:45 PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio, including McConnelsville and Malta. Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near McConnelsville is imminent or occurring.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 3:33 PM EDT, the gauge at McConnelsville on the Muskingum River was reading 8 feet and rising. The river is forecast to crest near 8.8 feet this evening. At stages of 8.5 feet, Route 669 above Malta and other roads along the river will experience flooding. Low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including boat ramps, will also experience flooding.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 2:00 PM EDT Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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