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Flood Warning in Effect Until 445 PM EDT for Parts of Southeastern Ohio

A National Weather Service flood warning covers parts of Morgan, Perry, and Washington counties in southeastern Ohio until 445 PM EDT on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 16, 2026, 11:54 a.m. ET
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An official record from the states that a is now in effect for parts of southeastern Ohio until 445 PM EDT on Sunday, August 16, 2026. The period began at 10:12 AM EDT on August 16, 2026. The covers northern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio, east central Perry County in southeastern Ohio, and northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio. According to the record, The stated impact is that many areas of slow moving or standing water can be expected. The National Weather Service advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads," noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The record tells people to be aware of their surroundings and not to drive on flooded roads, and asks that flooding be reported to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when it is safe to do so.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 16, 2026, 10:54 a.m. ET

    Flood Warning in Effect for Morgan OH, Perry OH and Washington OH Until 445 PM EDT

    The National Weather Service Charleston WV issued a flood warning record on August 16, 2026 covering three areas in southeastern Ohio. According to that warning record, the areas affected are:

    • Morgan OH
    • Perry OH
    • Washington OH

    The record describes the affected ground more precisely as "Northern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio..."

    The warning record carries the headline "FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON." It took effect at 10:12 AM EDT on August 16, 2026 and runs until 445 PM EDT Sunday.

    As to what is happening, the warning record states: "Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues." On expected impacts, it says to "Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water."

    The National Weather Service Charleston WV sets out these precautions in the same record: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely."

    If you are in Morgan OH, Perry OH or Washington OH, the warning applies to you until 445 PM EDT Sunday. The full text is published in the National Weather Service raw product feed.

  2. Aug 16, 2026, 10:53 a.m. ET

    Weather Service Warns of Slow Moving and Standing Water in Southeastern Ohio

    Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water across portions of southeastern Ohio, according to official records from the National Weather Service Charleston WV. The impact advice accompanies a Flood Warning for flooding caused by excessive rainfall in northern Morgan County, east central Perry County, and northwestern Washington County.

    The warning began at 10:12 AM EDT on August 16, 2026, and remains in effect until 4:45 PM EDT Sunday. The agency advised drivers to turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings, avoid driving on flooded roads, and report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free at 800 401 9535 when safe to do so.

  3. Aug 16, 2026, 10:22 a.m. ETFirst report

    Flood Warning In Effect for Morgan, Perry and Washington Counties in Ohio Until 445 PM EDT

    A flood warning is in effect until 445 PM EDT Sunday, August 16, 2026, for parts of southeastern Ohio, according to the flood warning record issued by the National Weather Service Charleston WV. The record shows the warning began at 10:12 AM EDT on August 16, 2026, and runs until 4:45 PM EDT the same day.

    The areas listed in the record are:

    • Morgan OH
    • Perry OH
    • Washington OH

    In the record's own description of the affected ground: "Northern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio..." If you are in northern Morgan County, east central Perry County or northwestern Washington County, this warning applies to you.

    The warning record states that flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. It tells residents to "expect many areas of slow moving or standing water."

    The National Weather Service advises: turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Flooding can be reported to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

    The alert is carried under the headline "FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON" and covers one warning zone. The full text is published in the National Weather Service raw product feed.

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