Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 4:05AM EDT until May 31 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 1:05am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 8:45am
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 1145 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams is imminent or
occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 404 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.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Washington, OH; Tyler, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV