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Home Return to list Areal Flood Watch 0003 Issued by the Charleston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-22 01:20:51
893
WGUS61 KRLX 220620
FFARLX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
220 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-221600-
/O.NEW.KRLX.FA.A.0003.260522T1200Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-
Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Harrisville, Yatesville Lake State Park,
Carter Caves State Park, Belpre, Hamden, McArthur, Athens,
Huntington, Oak Hill, Sistersville, Elizabeth, Flatwoods, Louisa,
Ironton, Point Pleasant, Middlebourne, Kenova, Raceland, Ashland,
Russell, Ripley, Grayson, Cannonsburg, Ravenswood, St. Marys,
Marietta, Parkersburg, Pomeroy, Belmont, Olive Hill, Pennsboro,
Gallipolis, Wellston, Ceredo, New Haven, Jackson, Grayson Lake State
Park, Paden City, Wayne, South Point, Vienna, and Lake Vesuvius
220 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia,
including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason,
Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain will overspread the region this morning and persist through
much of tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two inches are
expected across the area, with locally higher amounts possible in
locations impacted by thunderstorms. Areas that received locally
heavy rain over the past couple of days will be most vulnerable
to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
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GW
Action: Area Extended Issued At: 2026-05-22 07:51:12
655
WGUS61 KRLX 221250
FFARLX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
OHZ066-067-222100-
/O.EXA.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Perry-Morgan-
Including the cities of Stockport, Somerset, McConnelsville,
Crooksville, and New Lexington
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Morgan and Perry.
* WHEN...Into Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will overspread the region this morning and persist through
much of tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two inches are
expected across the area, with locally higher amounts possible in
locations impacted by thunderstorms or just embedded heavier
downpours. Areas that received locally heavy rain over the past
several days will be most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-222100-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-
Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Raceland, Pomeroy, Grayson Lake State Park,
Ravenswood, Pennsboro, Point Pleasant, South Point, Jackson,
Huntington, Russell, Paden City, Wellston, Sistersville,
Wayne, Ripley, Parkersburg, Belmont, St. Marys, Kenova, Marietta,
Grayson, Hamden, Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, Lake Vesuvius,
Middlebourne, Yatesville Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, Oak Hill,
Ashland, New Haven, Harrisville, Ironton, Belpre, Vienna, Gallipolis,
Louisa, Ceredo, Elizabeth, Athens, Flatwoods, and McArthur
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia,
including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason,
Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Into Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will persist through today and much of tonight. Rainfall
totals of one to two inches are expected across the area, with
locally higher amounts possible in locations impacted by
thunderstorms or just embedded heavier downpours. Areas that
received locally heavy rain over the past several days will be
most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-22 07:51:12
655
WGUS61 KRLX 221250
FFARLX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
OHZ066-067-222100-
/O.EXA.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Perry-Morgan-
Including the cities of Stockport, Somerset, McConnelsville,
Crooksville, and New Lexington
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Morgan and Perry.
* WHEN...Into Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will overspread the region this morning and persist through
much of tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two inches are
expected across the area, with locally higher amounts possible in
locations impacted by thunderstorms or just embedded heavier
downpours. Areas that received locally heavy rain over the past
several days will be most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-222100-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Athens-Washington-Jackson OH-Vinton-
Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-Jackson WV-Wood-
Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Raceland, Pomeroy, Grayson Lake State Park,
Ravenswood, Pennsboro, Point Pleasant, South Point, Jackson,
Huntington, Russell, Paden City, Wellston, Sistersville,
Wayne, Ripley, Parkersburg, Belmont, St. Marys, Kenova, Marietta,
Grayson, Hamden, Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, Lake Vesuvius,
Middlebourne, Yatesville Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, Oak Hill,
Ashland, New Haven, Harrisville, Ironton, Belpre, Vienna, Gallipolis,
Louisa, Ceredo, Elizabeth, Athens, Flatwoods, and McArthur
850 AM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT INTO SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia,
including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason,
Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Into Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will persist through today and much of tonight. Rainfall
totals of one to two inches are expected across the area, with
locally higher amounts possible in locations impacted by
thunderstorms or just embedded heavier downpours. Areas that
received locally heavy rain over the past several days will be
most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-22 11:34:50
977
WGUS61 KRLX 221634
FFARLX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1234 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-230045-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Raceland, Pomeroy, Grayson Lake State Park,
Ravenswood, Pennsboro, Stockport, Point Pleasant, South Point,
Jackson, Huntington, Russell, Paden City, Wellston, Somerset,
Sistersville, Wayne, Crooksville, Ripley, Parkersburg,
Belmont, St. Marys, Kenova, Marietta, Grayson, Hamden, Carter
Caves State Park, Olive Hill, Lake Vesuvius, Middlebourne, Yatesville
Lake State Park, New Lexington, Cannonsburg, Oak Hill, Ashland, New
Haven, McConnelsville, Harrisville, Ironton, Belpre, Vienna,
Gallipolis, Louisa, Ceredo, Elizabeth, Athens, Flatwoods, and
McArthur
1234 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will persist through tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two
inches are expected across the area, with locally higher amounts
possible in locations impacted by thunderstorms or just Embedded
heavier downpours. Areas that received locally heavy rain over
the past several days will be most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
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Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-22 18:58:05
192
WGUS61 KRLX 222357
FFARLX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
757 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-230800-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260523T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Olive Hill, McConnelsville, Raceland,
Grayson, Belpre, Flatwoods, Ceredo, Belmont, Oak Hill, Paden
City, Ripley, Kenova, Pomeroy, Ravenswood, St. Marys, South
Point, Jackson, Lake Vesuvius, Harrisville, Stockport, Point
Pleasant, Huntington, Vienna, Cannonsburg, New Lexington,
Sistersville, Louisa, Elizabeth, Gallipolis, McArthur, Parkersburg,
Athens, Carter Caves State Park, New Haven, Ashland, Grayson Lake
State Park, Pennsboro, Marietta, Middlebourne, Russell, Ironton,
Wellston, Hamden, Somerset, Yatesville Lake State Park, Wayne, and
Crooksville
757 PM EDT Fri May 22 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* 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...
- Rain will persist through tonight. Rainfall totals of one to two
inches are expected across the area, with locally higher amounts
possible in locations impacted by thunderstorms or just Embedded
heavier downpours. Areas that received locally heavy rain over
the past several days will be most vulnerable to 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
11
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-05-23 02:53:50
647
WGUS61 KRLX 230753
FFARLX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
353 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-231700-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Crooksville, Wayne, Hamden, Belmont,
Gallipolis, McArthur, Yatesville Lake State Park, Olive Hill, Kenova,
Pennsboro, New Haven, McConnelsville, Flatwoods,
Stockport, Somerset, Point Pleasant, St. Marys, South Point,
Middlebourne, Cannonsburg, Harrisville, Elizabeth, Marietta, New
Lexington, Wellston, Ripley, Grayson Lake State Park, Parkersburg,
Raceland, Russell, Belpre, Ravenswood, Grayson, Paden City,
Sistersville, Vienna, Athens, Ironton, Ashland, Carter Caves State
Park, Louisa, Jackson, Oak Hill, Huntington, Pomeroy, Lake Vesuvius,
and Ceredo
353 AM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Isolated to scattered showers are expected this morning, with
another round of increased activity this afternoon and evening in
the form of scattered showers and thunderstorms. Heavy rain is
expected within some thunderstorms, with additional rainfall
totals of 1-2" possible today in some areas. Rivers, creeks and
streams across portions of the area are running high given the
recent rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain.
- 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
GW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 11:02:16
491
WGUS61 KRLX 231601
FFARLX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1201 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-240015-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Ripley, Parkersburg, Raceland, Grayson Lake
State Park, Belmont, Jackson, Paden City, Lake Vesuvius,
Middlebourne, Ashland, Stockport, Russell, Kenova, Louisa,
Crooksville, Wellston, Pomeroy, Wayne, Flatwoods, Sistersville,
Vienna, Grayson, Somerset, McArthur, Cannonsburg, Olive Hill,
Gallipolis, Huntington, Yatesville Lake State Park, Belpre,
Elizabeth, Ceredo, McConnelsville, New Lexington, Athens, New
Haven, Marietta, St. Marys, Point Pleasant, Ravenswood, Hamden,
Carter Caves State Park, Harrisville, Pennsboro, South Point,
Ironton, and Oak Hill
1201 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms increase in activity this
afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is expected within heavier
showers and thunderstorms, with additional rainfall totals of
1-2" possible today in some areas. Rivers, creeks and streams
across portions of the area are running high given the recent
rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain.
- 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
01
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-23 18:50:03
454
WGUS61 KRLX 232349
FFARLX
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
749 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-240300-
/O.CON.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0300Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Point Pleasant, Yatesville Lake State
Park, Ceredo, Ashland, Grayson Lake State Park, Pennsboro, St.
Marys, Jackson, Parkersburg, Wellston, Stockport, Middlebourne,
Elizabeth, New Lexington, Wayne, Ripley, Belmont, McArthur, Russell,
Raceland, Louisa, Hamden, McConnelsville, Carter Caves State Park,
Pomeroy, Lake Vesuvius, Olive Hill, South Point, Flatwoods, Athens,
Gallipolis, Kenova, Paden City, Harrisville, Grayson, Cannonsburg,
Ravenswood, Sistersville, New Haven, Ironton, Oak Hill, Belpre,
Marietta, Vienna, Somerset, Huntington, and Crooksville
749 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
* 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. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain is expected within heavier showers and thunderstorms,
with additional rainfall totals of 1-2" possible today in some
areas. Rivers, creeks and streams across portions of the area are
running high given the recent rainfall, and could flood with more
heavy rain.
- 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
&&
$$
11
Action: Time Extended Issued At: 2026-05-23 21:49:10
118
WGUS61 KRLX 240248
FFARLX
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1048 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-240800-
/O.EXT.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington-
Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason-
Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie-
Including the cities of Point Pleasant, Yatesville Lake State
Park, Ceredo, Ashland, Grayson Lake State Park, Pennsboro, St.
Marys, Jackson, Parkersburg, Wellston, Stockport, Middlebourne,
Elizabeth, New Lexington, Wayne, Ripley, Belmont, McArthur, Russell,
Raceland, Louisa, Hamden, McConnelsville, Carter Caves State Park,
Pomeroy, Lake Vesuvius, Olive Hill, South Point, Flatwoods, Athens,
Gallipolis, Kenova, Paden City, Harrisville, Grayson, Cannonsburg,
Ravenswood, Sistersville, New Haven, Ironton, Oak Hill, Belpre,
Marietta, Vienna, Somerset, Huntington, and Crooksville
1048 PM EDT Sat May 23 2026
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following
counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio,
including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH,
Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West
Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV,
Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Sunday.
* 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. Area creeks and streams are
running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Localized heavy rain is expected overnight within heavy showers
and isolated thunderstorms, with additional rainfall totals of
1-2" possible tonight in some areas. Rivers, creeks and streams
across portions of the area are running high given the recent
rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain.
- 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.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and Facebook pages.
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Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-24 01:02:44 844 WGUS61 KRLX 240602 FFARLX Flood Watch National Weather Service Charleston WV 202 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026 KYZ101>103-105-OHZ066-067-075-076-083>087-WVZ005>011-017-019-240715- /O.CAN.KRLX.FA.A.0003.000000T0000Z-260524T0800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greenup-Carter-Boyd-Lawrence-Perry-Morgan-Athens-Washington- Jackson OH-Vinton-Meigs-Gallia-Lawrence OH-Wayne-Cabell-Mason- Jackson WV-Wood-Pleasants-Tyler-Wirt-Ritchie- Including the cities of Vienna, Crooksville, Belpre, Olive Hill, Ripley, Flatwoods, Athens, Huntington, Somerset, Marietta, Grayson Lake State Park, Stockport, Kenova, Middlebourne, Oak Hill, Belmont, Yatesville Lake State Park, Cannonsburg, New Lexington, Sistersville, Ravenswood, Hamden, Louisa, Ceredo, Carter Caves State Park, Ironton, McConnelsville, Wayne, Pomeroy, Paden City, Pennsboro, Point Pleasant, Russell, Jackson, Raceland, St. Marys, McArthur, South Point, New Haven, Gallipolis, Grayson, Harrisville, Elizabeth, Lake Vesuvius, Ashland, Wellston, and Parkersburg 202 AM EDT Sun May 24 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED... The Flood Watch is cancelled for portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence, southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington, and West Virginia, including the following counties, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. $$ 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||