Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 3:59PM EDT until May 31 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 12:59pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs and Washington and northern West Virginia,
including the following counties, Pleasants, Tyler and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of smaller rivers and larger creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 354 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding on smaller
rivers and larger creeks and streams, including lower
portions of Middle Island Creek and The Shade River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Pomeroy, Middlebourne,
Coolville, Rutland, Vienna, Williamstown, Washington, Boaz,
Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Newport, Chester, Friendly,
Blennerhassett, Little Hocking, Darwin and Point Lookout.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Tyler, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV