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weather NWS severe Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Wood, WV June 18, 2026 at 11:55 AM

Flash Flood Warning

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1100 AM EDT.

* At 755 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is exp

Flooding in Athens, OH; Washington, OH; Wood, WV can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.

Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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