Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Bethany, WV ∙ Nellie, OH ∙ Cambridge, OH ∙ Freeport, OH ∙ Bowerston, OH ∙ Adena, OH ∙ Toronto, OH ∙ Bolivar, OH ∙ Byesville, OH ∙ Belmont, OH

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 816 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Hancock, Marshall, Ohio and Wetzel. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An additional 1 to 1.5 inches of rain is possible from isolated showers and thunderstorms late this morning and early afternoon. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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