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09/04/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flood Watch
FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING
Flood Watch issued September 4 at 9:35AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Hancock,
Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern
Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected through tonight
that could produce heavy rainfall. Hourly rates of 1-2 inches per
hour could produce areas of flash flooding, particularly in
already saturated areas and locations that receive multiple
thunderstorms.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
http://www.weather.gov

09/04/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 2:40AM EDT until September 4 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
Southern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 545 AM EDT.

* At 240 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain along a line from 10 miles southwest of Wellsville to 7
miles south of McMurray, moving southeast at 35 mph. Up to 1 inch
of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch 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...
Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, McMurray, Weirton, Washington,
Canonsburg, Gastonville, Baldwin, Upper St. Clair, Scott Township,
Whitehall, South Park Township, Cecil-Bishop, Jefferson Hills,
Castle Shannon, Pleasant Hills, Clairton, Bridgeville and Toronto.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 7:54PM EDT until September 3 at 8:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Belmont County in east central Ohio...
Southern Carroll County in east central Ohio...
Harrison County in east central Ohio...
Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
East Central Tuscarawas County in east central Ohio...
West Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...
Marshall County in northern West Virginia...
Ohio County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 845 PM EDT.

* At 754 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
9 miles northwest of Wintersville to 9 miles east of Dennison, or
along a line from 12 miles northwest of Steubenville to 10 miles
east of Uhrichsville, moving southeast at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and small hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Wheeling, Weirton, Steubenville, Martins Ferry, Uhrichsville, St.
Clairsville, Bellaire, Cadiz, Warwood, Wellsburg, Bethlehem, West
Liberty, Triadelphia, Avella, Clearview, Valley Grove, Toronto,
Wintersville, Shadyside and Mingo Junction.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. These storms are capable of producing damaging winds.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 7:51PM EDT until September 3 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Carroll County in east central Ohio...
Southern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northeastern Harrison County in east central Ohio...
Northern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
West Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 1045 PM EDT.

* At 751 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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...
Weirton, Steubenville, East Liverpool, Wellsville, Carrollton,
Toronto, Wintersville, Follansbee, Lisbon, Chester, New Cumberland,
Augusta, Salineville, Newell, Bergholz, Amsterdam, Richmond,
Hanoverton, Irondale and Dellroy.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 6:11PM EDT until September 3 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
FFWPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southeastern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 915 PM EDT.

* At 611 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 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...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township,
McCandless Township, Monroeville, Moon Township, McMurray, Weirton,
McKeesport, Franklin Park, Aliquippa, Canonsburg, Gastonville,
Shaler Township, Plum, West Mifflin and North Side Pittsburgh.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:57PM EDT until September 3 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northwestern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 557 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles south of
Midland, or 6 miles southeast of East Liverpool, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Ross Township, McCandless Township, Moon
Township, Franklin Park, East Liverpool, Aliquippa, Wellsville,
Shaler Township, North Side Pittsburgh, Hampton Township, Scott
Township, Robinson Township, Economy, Dormont, Bellevue, Castle
Shannon, Carnegie and Kennedy Township.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
dangerous hail and damaging winds.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:47PM EDT until September 3 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southern Armstrong County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southwestern Indiana County in west central Pennsylvania...
Southern Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 645 PM EDT.

* At 547 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
6 miles north of Sarver to 8 miles east of Weirton, or along a line
from 7 miles southeast of Butler to 8 miles east of Weirton, moving
southeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Pittsburgh, Penn Hills, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross Township,
McCandless Township, Monroeville, Cranberry, Moon Township,
McMurray, Greensburg, McKeesport, Indiana, Butler, Franklin Park,
Jeannette, Aliquippa, Vandergrift, Kittanning and Apollo.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:25PM EDT until September 3 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Carroll County in east central Ohio...
Northeastern Harrison County in east central Ohio...
Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Brooke County in northern West Virginia...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 615 PM EDT.

* At 525 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles west of
Wintersville, or 10 miles northeast of Cadiz, moving east at 30
mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
Weirton, Steubenville, Wellsburg, Avella, Toronto, Wintersville,
Mingo Junction, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, New Cumberland,
Burgettstown, Bethany, Hopedale, Smithfield, Franklin, Jewett,
Bergholz, Beech Bottom, Amsterdam and Brilliant.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:19PM EDT until September 3 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northern Jefferson OH County in east central Ohio...
West Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 519 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles west of
Wellsville, moving east at 20 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

* Locations impacted include...
East Liverpool, Wellsville, Toronto, Calcutta, Ohioville, Chester,
New Cumberland, Salineville, Newell, Bergholz, Irondale, Empire,
Stratton, Rogers, Hammondsville, Glenmoor, La Croft, Beaver Creek
State Park, Tomlinson Run State Park and Lake Tomahawk.
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
http://www.weather.gov

09/03/2026

Hancock County Alerts:

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 3 at 5:07PM EDT until September 3 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
SVRPBZ

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Columbiana County in east central Ohio...
Northwestern Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Northwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania...
Southern Butler County in west central Pennsylvania...
Beaver County in western Pennsylvania...
South Central Lawrence County in western Pennsylvania...
Hancock County in northern West Virginia...

* Until 600 PM EDT.

* At 507 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line from
near Ellwood City to over East Liverpool, or along a line from 9
miles southeast of New Castle to over East Liverpool, moving
southeast at 25 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Ross Township, McCandless Township, Cranberry, Moon Township,
Butler, Franklin Park, East Liverpool, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls,
Monaca, Hampton Township, Robinson Township, Economy, Bellevue,
Ellwood City, Kennedy Township, Ambridge, Wexford, Homeacre-Lyndora
and West View.
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing
widespread damaging winds and large hail.
http://www.weather.gov

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