Flood Warning — Hancock County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 12:51PM EDT until August 20 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Allegheny County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Western Fayette County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Northeastern Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Central Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Westmoreland County in southwestern Pennsylvania... South Central Beaver County in western Pennsylvania... Brooke County in northern West Virginia... Hancock County in northern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1251 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some location
Effective August 20, 2026 at 12:51 PM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Hancock County, West Virginia?
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Is this Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 3:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Hancock County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Westmoreland County, Allegheny County, Beaver County, Fayette County.