Flash Flood Warning issued August 16 at 1:49AM EDT until August 16 at 5:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 545 AM EDT. * At 149 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring, including road closures and water rescues, including in New Lexington, Crooksville and Roseville. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville, Junction City and Eagleport.

What to do: 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.

Issued by NWS Charleston WV; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:45:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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