Flood Warning Issued for Washington County, Ohio Through Thursday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Washington County, Ohio, as heavy rainfall triggers rising water levels in local creeks and streams.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has issued a Flood Warning for Washington County in southeast Ohio. The alert was issued following heavy rainfall from earlier thunderstorms that has made flooding imminent or already occurring in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Washington County. Specific locations that will experience flooding include Macksburg and Lower Salem.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. If you witness flooding and can do so safely, report it to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 800-401-9535.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is expected in rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations. At 10:49 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to earlier thunderstorms.
Specific data from Duck Creek near Macksburg shows the water level at 12.5 feet and rising. Once the creek reaches 13 feet, Main Street near the creek and adjacent agricultural fields are expected to flood.
Timeline
The Flood Warning remains in effect until 5:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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