Ohio Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/25/2026 08:05

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 25 at 11:05AM EDT until May 25 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 25, 2026 - 8:05am
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1105 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lowell, Macksburg and Lower Salem. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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: 
Washington, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV