Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 2:38PM EDT until July 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 11:38am
Expires:
July 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Western Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 238 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
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...
Marietta, St. Marys, Sistersville, Newport, Matamoras, Lowell,
Macksburg, Friendly, Lower Salem, Devola, Point Lookout, New
Matamoras, Arvilla and Wick.
This includes Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 17.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: