Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 27 at 3:55PM EDT until May 28 at 3:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires:
May 28, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of West Fork of Duck Creeks imminent or already
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 350 PM EDT, The gage on the West Fork of Duck Creek at
Macksburg was reading just over 12 feet and rising rapidly. At
stages of 13 feet, Main Street near the creek floods and
agricultural fields adjacent to creek flood. In addition,
low-lying areas can expect flooding through this evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
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
Sender: