Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Pittsburgh, PA ∙ Atwood Lake, OH ∙ Talley Cavey, PA ∙ Dellroy, OH ∙ Fox Chapel, PA ∙ Captina, WV ∙ Unionvale, OH ∙ Fairhope, PA ∙ Pentress, WV ∙ Bridgeport, OH

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 437 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Total rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is expected through 8 AM Monday across much of the watch area, with isolated totals of 3 to 5 inches possible. With soil still wet from past rainfall, such rain totals could lead to flash flooding. Additional rainfall this afternoon and evening will exacerbate conditions allowing runoff to occur immediately resulting in flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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