Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 30 at 9:08PM EDT until May 31 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 6:08pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 11:00pm
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 200 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 907 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding on small
rivers and larger creeks including the Shade River and 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