Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 6:13AM EDT until June 18 at 7:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 3:13am
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 613 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly. There have been reports of flash flooding with vehicles
stuck in high water in Athens.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The
Plains and Stroud Run State Park.
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:
Athens, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov