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Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:35AM EDT until September 21

Affecting Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV

In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 11:30 AM

Washington, OH; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wood, WV

Likely impact across 4 counties in OH and WV; effects through 11:30 AM.

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.

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The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Western Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northwestern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 730 AM EDT.

* At 235 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

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...
Parkersburg, Marietta, St. Marys, Beverly, Vienna, Williamstown,
Belmont, Boaz, Newport, North Hills, Lowell, Waverly, Devola,
Willow Island and Schultz.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 178 and 186.
Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 10.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™