Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 7:51PM EDT until May 30 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 4:51pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
county, Washington and northern West Virginia, including the
following counties, Doddridge, Harrison, Ritchie and Tyler.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 749 PM EDT, Automated gauges indicated water issues on
larger creeks and streams, including Duck Creek and Middle
Island Creek. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marietta, Middlebourne, Williamstown, Paden City, Shinnston,
Salem, Sistersville, Pennsboro, Lumberport, West Union,
Enterprise, Matamoras, Lowell, Macksburg, Pullman, Friendly,
Lower Salem, Mountain, Alma and New Matamoras.
- 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:
Washington, OH; Doddridge, WV; Harrison, WV; Ritchie, WV; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV