Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
437 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Beaver-Allegheny-Washington-
Greene-Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-Wetzel-
Marion-Monongalia-
Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston-
Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Saint George, New Philadelphia, Monaca,
Ligonier, Ohiopyle, Salem, New Kensington, Washington, Rowlesburg,
Beaver Falls, Uniontown, Aliquippa, Steubenville, Hendricks,
Kingwood, Waynesburg, Coopers Rock, Carrollton,
Pittsburgh Metro Area, Cadiz, Fairmont, Bruceton Mills, St.
Clairsville, Malvern, Weirton, Follansbee, East Liverpool, Parsons,
Terra Alta, Moundsville, Lower Burrell, Thomas, Cambridge,
Murrysville, Wheeling, Dover, Morgantown, Greensburg, Coshocton,
Caldwell, Monessen, Ambridge, Champion, Wellsburg, New Martinsville,
Hazelton, Zanesville, Davis, Martins Ferry, Woodsfield, Canonsburg,
Canaan Valley, Donegal, Latrobe, and Columbiana
437 AM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following
  areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison,
  Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas,
  Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver,
  Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of
  Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia,
  including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern
  Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston,
  Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western
  Tucker and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Total rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches is expected through 8 AM
    Monday across much of the watch area, with isolated totals of 3
    to 5 inches possible. With soil still wet from past rainfall,
    such rain totals could lead to flash flooding. Additional
    rainfall this afternoon and evening will exacerbate conditions
    allowing runoff to occur immediately resulting in flash 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.

&&

$$

Shallenberger