Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 3:30AM EDT until May 31 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 12:30am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 2:15am
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 county, Tyler.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams is imminent or
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 327 AM EDT, Automated gauges indicated water issues on
smaller rivers and larger creeks and streams from previous
rainfall including Middle Island Creek, and the Little
Muskingum River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marietta, Middlebourne, Williamstown, Paden City,
Sistersville, Matamoras, Lowell, Macksburg, Friendly, Lower
Salem, New Matamoras, Devola and Lima.
- 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.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV