Flood Watch issued August 16 at 4:51AM EDT until August 16 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

  • WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of eastern West Virginia, including the following areas, Eastern Pendleton and Western Pendleton. * WHEN...Until noon EDT today. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A cluster of thunderstorms producing very heavy rain is approaching the area from southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia. These thunderstorms have been producing rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches per hour. These storms may affect parts of the area this morning, resulting in similar rainfall amounts and a risk for flash flooding. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT.

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

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