Flood Warning — Ohio 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 12:43PM EDT until August 20 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
* WHAT...Urban areas and small streams flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Central Greene County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Southwestern Washington County in southwestern Pennsylvania... Brooke County in northern West Virginia... Marshall County in northern West Virginia... Ohio 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 1243 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding is already occurring. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Washington, Waynesburg, Wolfdale, East Washington, Jefferson Boro, Rogersville,
Effective August 20, 2026 at 12:43 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 Ohio 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 Ohio County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Brooke County, Greene County, Washington County, Marshall County.