Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 1 at 5:40PM EDT until April 1 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 2:40pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
South Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 540 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Beverly, Coolville, Chesterhill,
Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Lubeck, Washington, Newport,
North Hills, Lowell, Stockport, Fleming, Blennerhassett, Devola
and Little Hocking.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: