Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 7:47PM EDT until May 30 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 4:47pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Gallia, Meigs and Washington and West Virginia,
including the following counties, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants,
Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 745 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding on larger
creeks including Little Tygart Creek. Between 1.5 and 2.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Point Pleasant, Ripley,
Harrisville, St. Marys, Pomeroy, Elizabeth, Middlebourne,
Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Vienna,
Ravenswood, Williamstown, New Haven, Mason and Belmont.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Tyler, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV