LEPC of Washington County, OH

LEPC of Washington County, OH The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) identifies and plans for emergencies in Washington County, Ohio. The plan is reviewed yearly.

The Washington County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a County Board established under Ohio Revised Code 3750. The functions of the LEPC office are coordinated by the Washington County Emergency Management Agency. With the cooperation of local industries, each hazardous material that poses a possible threat to the county is identified and the maximum hazard is analyzed. Hazardous mate

rials emergency preparedness planning includes identification of all possible chemical hazards at the various facilities and the transport of chemicals by road, rail, river, or pipeline within the county. The capabilities and limitations of various emergency response agencies and organization in personnel, equipment, and training are also evaluated. Responsibilities and procedures for agencies and organizations were developed and written into the Washington County Hazardous Materials Plan.

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGENational Weather Service Charleston WV123 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076...
09/01/2026

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Charleston WV
123 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>010-013>019-026>029-
011330-
/O.NEW.KRLX.HT.Y.0003.260901T1700Z-260903T0000Z/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-
Ritchie-Boone-Clay-Braxton-Gilmer-
Including the cities of Ravenswood, Carter Caves State Park, South
Charleston, Pomeroy, Jackson, Clay, Ceredo, Hurricane, Spencer,
McConnelsville, Belmont, New Haven, Raceland, Russell, McArthur,
Saint Albans, Sutton, Gassaway, Ashland, Harrisville, Teays Valley,
Charleston, New Lexington, Vienna, Kenova, Pennsboro, Glenville, Alum
Creek, South Point, Yatesville Lake State Park, Grayson Lake State
Park, Ironton, Parkersburg, Hamlin, Madison, Lake Vesuvius,
Crooksville, Huntington, Oak Hill, Elizabeth, Athens, Marietta,
Cannonsburg, Burnsville,
Grayson, Wayne, Somerset, Olive Hill, St. Marys, Point Pleasant,
Flatwoods, Stockport, Louisa, Belpre, Harts, Hamden, Ripley,
Wellston, Grantsville, and Gallipolis
123 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2026
..HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 103 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

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Flood WatchNational Weather Service Charleston WV1235 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026OHZ066-067-075-076-084-085-WVZ009>011-019-02...
08/19/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1235 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

OHZ066-067-075-076-084-085-WVZ009>011-019-020-031-032-200045-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FA.A.0015.260819T2000Z-260820T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Vinton-Meigs-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-
Ritchie-Doddridge-Harrison-Taylor-
Including the cities of McArthur, Pomeroy, Harrisville, Hamden,
Vienna, Middlebourne, Parkersburg, Sistersville, Grafton, St.
Marys, Marietta, Clarksburg, Belmont, Belpre, McConnelsville, New
Lexington, Athens, Stockport, Somerset, West Union, Pennsboro,
Crooksville, Paden City, and Bridgeport
1235 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are
anticipated, particularly later tonight and early Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

&&

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08/17/2026

Flash Flood Warning
OHC167-172015-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FF.W.0168.260817T1715Z-260817T2015Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
115 PM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
East Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 415 PM EDT.

* At 115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 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...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Washington County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3952 8128 3951 8119 3948 8117 3946 8118
3945 8121 3946 8129 3947 8135 3949 8136
3951 8134 3952 8132

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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Flood WatchNational Weather Service Charleston WV1054 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026KYZ101-103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ006...
08/15/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1054 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026

KYZ101-103-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ006>011-014>020-027>032-039-
040-519>526-152300-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0014.260815T1600Z-260817T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Boyd-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-
Tyler-Putnam-Kanawha-Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Clay-
Braxton-Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-Northwest Webster-
Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-Southeast Pocahontas-
Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Gallipolis, Bridgeport, Point Pleasant,
Belpre, McArthur, South Charleston, Clay, Cannonsburg, South Point,
Clarksburg, Philippi, Holly River State Park, Webster Springs,
McConnelsville, Parkersburg, Sistersville, Grantsville, Teays Valley,
Marietta, Weston, Gassaway, Ripley, Crooksville,
St. Marys, Charleston, Middlebourne, Lake Vesuvius, Richwood,
Somerset, Burnsville, Summersville, Hurricane, Pennsboro, New Haven,
Huntington, Saint Albans, Flatwoods, Russell, Jackson, Harrisville,
New Lexington, Wellston, Ashland, Belington, Paden City, Oak Hill,
Glenville, Cowen, Vienna, Sutton, Marlinton, Birch River, Buckhannon,
Elkins, West Union, Grafton, Snowshoe, Craigsville, Athens, Belmont,
Raceland, Harman, Hamden, Ironton, Stockport, Spencer, Pomeroy,
Elizabeth, and Ravenswood
1054 AM EDT Sat Aug 15 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd and Greenup, southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan,
Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia, including the
following counties, Barbour, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay,
Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Mason,
Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph,
Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast
Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast
Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of heavy rainfall will track over already saturated soils
throughout the weekend and into early next week. This will likely
lead to instances of flash flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

&&

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Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

Flood WatchNational Weather Service Charleston WV408 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ...
08/14/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
408 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-141615-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0013.000000T0000Z-260815T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of New Haven, Montgomery, Belington, Harts,
Craigsville, Oceana, Pomeroy, West Union, Belmont, Grundy, Elizabeth,
Grantsville, Pennsboro, Harrisville, Grafton, Madison, Burnsville,
Man, Clintwood, Athens, Saint Albans, Clarksburg, Charleston,
Davenport, Sophia, Sutton, Summersville, Marlinton, McConnelsville,
Prosperity, Ripley, Hurley, Beckley, Cowen, Gallipolis, Meadow
Bridge, Point Pleasant, Buckhannon, Belpre, Bradley, Jackson, Welch,
Sistersville, Olive Hill, Weston, Oak Hill, Alum Creek, Wayne, War,
Clay, Carter Caves State Park, Cannonsburg, Lake Vesuvius, South
Point, Birch River, Elkins, Chapmanville, Hamden, Gassaway,
Glenville, Mullens, Ironton, Breaks Interstate Park, Somerset,
Fayetteville, Ravenswood, Grayson Lake State Park, Logan, Wellston,
Russell, Kenova, Louisa, Snowshoe, Gary, Harman, Hamlin, Raceland,
Bridgeport, Stockport, Paden City, Holly River State Park,
Huntington, Parkersburg, Vienna, Philippi, Pineville, Ceredo,
Richwood, Webster Springs, Teays Valley, Crooksville, Marietta,
Vansant, Middlebourne, New Lexington, Flatwoods, Grayson, Williamson,
McArthur, Ashland, Yatesville Lake State Park, St. Marys, South
Charleston, Hurricane, and Spencer
408 AM EDT Fri Aug 14 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest
Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson,
and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour,
Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison,
Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo,
Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas,
Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster,
Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast
Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast
Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt,
Wood and Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area through
Friday evening, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, which
may cause flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

&&

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Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/11/2026

Flash Flood Warning
OHC009-163-167-112215-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FF.W.0129.000000T0000Z-260811T2215Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
256 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 256 PM EDT, Even though heavy rainfall has ended for now,
continued runoff will result in flash flooding of creeks and
streams. Additionally, thunderstorms may move back into the area
late this afternoon, further exacerbating the flooding situation.

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. This area received between 2
to 4 inches from thunderstorms overnight and is
particularly vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall.
People should remain vigilant into the early evening hours
for additional rises of creeks and streams.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Athens, Belpre, Nelsonville, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State
Park, Washington, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Stroud
Run State Park, The Plains and Little Hocking.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3938 8229 3947 8228 3947 8217 3950 8216
3949 8205 3936 8204 3936 8157 3928 8164
3927 8169 3922 8169 3918 8178 3921 8222
3928 8238 3939 8235

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

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Flood WarningNational Weather Service Charleston WV1241 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026..The National Weather Service in Charlest...
08/11/2026

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1241 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Ohio...

Muskingum River At Beverly affecting Morgan and Washington
Counties.

For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM EDT.

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OHC115-167-120445-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FL.W.0009.260812T0843Z-260813T0200Z/
/BEVO1.1.ER.260812T0843Z.260812T1200Z.260812T2000Z.NO/
1241 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT TO WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskingum River at Beverly.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...At 26.0 feet, Bankfull stage; Low areas right next to the
river are inundated but nothing is affected. At 29.0 feet, Low
areas, and farmland, camps, and a few homes are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 21.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late
tonight to a crest of 29.6 feet tomorrow morning. It will then
fall below flood stage tomorrow afternoon.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.4
feet on 04/06/2025.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 3961 8175 3960 8149 3951 8146 3945 8151
3952 8184

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
OHC009-105-115-163-167-WVC107-111615-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0298.260811T1508Z-260811T1615Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1108 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
East central Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1215 PM EDT.

* At 1108 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles southeast of New Lexington to near Lake Hope
State Park, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Athens, Marietta, Belpre, McConnelsville, Beverly, Albany,
Coolville, Chesterhill, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Washington,
Tuppers Plains, Lubeck, Lowell, Stockport, Bristol, Macksburg,
Amesville, Lower Salem, and Stroud Run State Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 4 and 17.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 2.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3975 8164 3967 8164 3966 8159 3959 8159
3958 8148 3965 8147 3964 8145 3963 8145
3963 8142 3960 8139 3959 8131 3908 8179
3915 8238 3976 8172
TIME...MOT...LOC 1508Z 283DEG 55KT 3967 8208 3940 8232

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

Flood WatchNational Weather Service Charleston WV335 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ...
08/11/2026

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
335 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-VAZ003-004-WVZ005>011-
013>020-024>034-039-040-515>526-111800-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0013.000000T0000Z-260814T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Dickenson-Buchanan-Wayne-
Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Lincoln-Putnam-Kanawha-
Roane-Wirt-Calhoun-Ritchie-Doddridge-Mingo-Logan-Boone-Clay-Braxton-
Gilmer-Lewis-Harrison-Taylor-McDowell-Wyoming-Upshur-Barbour-
Northwest Raleigh-Southeast Raleigh-Northwest Fayette-
Southeast Fayette-Northwest Nicholas-Southeast Nicholas-
Northwest Webster-Southeast Webster-Northwest Pocahontas-
Southeast Pocahontas-Northwest Randolph-Southeast Randolph-
Including the cities of Fayetteville, Grayson Lake State Park,
Beckley, Louisa, Oceana, Weston, Charleston, Grundy, Gallipolis,
Saint Albans, Point Pleasant, Middlebourne, Mullens, Spencer,
Grafton, Raceland, Parkersburg, Gary, Alum Creek, Man, Holly River
State Park, Cannonsburg, Kenova, Elkins, West Union, Williamson,
Stockport, Prosperity, Belington, Cowen, Chapmanville, Wayne, Carter
Caves State Park, Oak Hill, Davenport, Hurley, Ripley, Welch, New
Lexington, McArthur, Belpre, Harrisville, Birch River, Burnsville,
Wellston, Madison, Athens, Vansant, Olive Hill, Sophia, Breaks
Interstate Park, Harman, Marietta, Ceredo, Paden City, Logan, South
Point, Snowshoe, Jackson, Huntington, Belmont, South Charleston,
Somerset, Philippi, Bradley, New Haven, Montgomery, Ravenswood,
Glenville, Harts, Sistersville, War, Marlinton, Crooksville,
Gassaway, Grantsville, Webster Springs, Craigsville, McConnelsville,
Summersville, Meadow Bridge, Elizabeth, Teays Valley, Bridgeport,
Vienna, Hamlin, Ashland, Pomeroy, Flatwoods,
Grayson, Pennsboro, St. Marys, Ironton, Pineville, Yatesville
Lake State Park, Richwood, Sutton, Hurricane, Russell, Lake Vesuvius,
Clintwood, Clay, Hamden, Clarksburg, and Buckhannon
335 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, southwest
Virginia, including the following counties, Buchanan and Dickenson,
and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour,
Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison,
Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo,
Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas,
Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster,
Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast
Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast
Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt,
Wood and Wyoming.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area, bringing the
potential for heavy downpours and training storms, which may
cause flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

&&

$$

JP

Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
328 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

OHC009-115-167-111330-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FA.W.0054.260811T0728Z-260811T1330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Athens OH-Morgan OH-Washington OH-
328 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 930 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 328 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Chesterhill, Amesville, Bartlett and Fleming.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3949 8205 3949 8158 3935 8157 3935 8205
3949 8206

$$

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Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
312 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026

OHC009-115-127-167-111515-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FA.W.0052.260811T0712Z-260811T1515Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Athens OH-Morgan OH-Perry OH-Washington OH-
312 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 AM EDT THIS MORNING.....REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Southern Perry County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 312 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glouster, McConnelsville, Shawnee, Chesterhill, New Straitsville,
Malta, Corning, Stockport, Trimble, Bristol, Hemlock, Rendville,
Eagleport, Burr Oak State Park and Hackney.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3965 8237 3964 8214 3977 8197 3976 8180
3975 8164 3967 8164 3967 8163 3949 8167
3949 8217 3956 8216 3956 8223 3956 8226
3959 8226 3960 8238

$$

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Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/10/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
OHC167-WVC017-033-073-085-095-105-107-101715-
/O.NEW.KRLX.SV.W.0276.260810T1644Z-260810T1715Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1244 PM EDT Mon Aug 10 2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Doddridge County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
Tyler County in northern West Virginia...
Northeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 115 PM EDT.

* At 1244 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Middlebourne to 6 miles southeast of Boaz, moving
southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Harrisville, St. Marys, Middlebourne,
Vienna, Williamstown, Salem, Sistersville, Pennsboro, Belmont,
Lumberport, West Union, North Bend State Park, Boaz, Newport,
Matamoras, North Hills, Ellenboro, and Cairo.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 175 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 4.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 9 and 67.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

&&

LAT...LON 3951 8074 3947 8070 3947 8064 3943 8054
3944 8052 3937 8034 3904 8111 3904 8116
3899 8122 3929 8156 3959 8135 3957 8104
3954 8104 3959 8096
TIME...MOT...LOC 1644Z 309DEG 26KT 3950 8092 3929 8142

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

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