Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 7:36PM EDT until August 15 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 4:36pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...East Central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas
of slow moving or standing water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 733 PM EDT, the gauge on the Shade River at Chester was in
Minor Flood Stage at 16.2 feet and slowly falling. Additional
impacts are possible downstream to the east as water drains
eastward into the Ohio River.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of East Central Meigs County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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:
Meigs, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov