NWS Charleston WVFA.W 0025May 27, 2026
Flood Warning: Morgan, OH
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a flood warning for Morgan in Ohio, which was in force until 2:00 p.m. local time on May 28. It was the 25th areal flood warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026. Ohio had 40 flood warnings in May 2026, against 25 in an average May of 2008-2025 (Ohio's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 22.3 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston WV
- Area
- Morgan
- State
- Ohio
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 3:45 p.m. EDT, May 27, 2026
- Expires
- 2:00 p.m. EDT, May 28, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KRLX FA.W 0025
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near McConnelsville is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 333 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. Due to the recent dam replacement, the official flood stage is no longer representative of known impacts. Flooding of areas away from the gage can be expected at lower stages. At stages of 8.5 feet, Route 669 above Malta and other roads along the river will experience flooding. In addition, low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including boat ramps, will also experience flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... McConnelsville and Malta. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.