Flood Warning Issued for Washington County, Ohio
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 6 AM EDT for northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio due to flooding from excessive rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio
- Issued
- August 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from August 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM EDT until August 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.
Affected Areas
Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio, mainly rural areas.
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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fell Tuesday. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected.
Timeline
Alert effective August 18, 2026 at 12:02 AM EDT. Expires and ends August 18, 2026 at 6:00 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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