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09/04/2026

Flood Watch in effect

Pittsburgh - PA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

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, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel

Description
..FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel.

WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of thunderstorms are expected through tonight that could produce heavy rainfall. Hourly rates of 1-2 inches per hour could produce areas of flash flooding, particularly in already saturated areas and locations that receive multiple thunderstorms.

09/03/2026

And here we go again!

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 3 at 3:03PM EDT until September 3 at 10:
00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
649 IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING.

09/02/2026

..HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values up to 104.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High temperatures and humidity may cause heat illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

Observations Current Weather Briefing Observations (List) Local Radar Regional Radar Satellite Rain Gauge Monitoring Snowfall Reports Ice Reports Local Storm Reports Public Information Statements

08/20/2026

And here we go again!

Issued: 8:36 AM Aug. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service..FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are anticipated this
morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

08/14/2026

Flood Watch
8:41 PM Aug. 13, 2026 – National Weather Service

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

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

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms will track through the area through
Friday evening, bringing the potential for heavy downpours, which
may cause 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.

Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. If you know what to do before, during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and bet...

08/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:38AM EDT until August 11 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

East central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...

Eastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...

Northwestern Calhoun County in north central West Virginia...

Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...

Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...

Tyler County in northern West Virginia...

Northeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...

Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 1245 PM EDT.

* At 1138 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line

extending from near Beverly to 7 miles north of Pomeroy, moving

east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...

Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Harrisville, St. Marys, Elizabeth,

Middlebourne, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Williamstown,

Sistersville, Pennsboro, Belmont, Mineralwells, Washington, North

Bend State Park, Lubeck, Boaz, Newport, and Matamoras.

This includes the following highways...

Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 156 and 186.

Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 7.

Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 43.

Tornado Detection - POSSIBLE

Max Wind Gust - 60 MPH

Max Hail Size - Up to

08/11/2026

Weather Brief
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 8:15 a.m.

Our area is under a flood watch through Friday morning.

Today, on and off rain with thunderstorms, some of which may be entertaining. High around 80 degrees.

As the ground is saturated keep an eye open for the usual slides and debris in the roads.

If there is water covering the road turn around and don't attempt to cross.

08/09/2026

Special Weather Statement

Until Sun 1:45 am EDT

Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Charleston - WV, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Tyler County

Description
..A LINE OF STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN WASHINGTON...PLEASANTS...WESTERN RITCHIE...WIRT...WESTERN TYLER AND EASTERN WOOD COUNTIES...

At 1257 AM EDT, radar indicated strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Woodsfield to 8 miles southwest of Belmont to 8 miles northeast of Sandyville. Movement was east at 30 mph.

Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms.

Locations impacted include... Harrisville, St. Marys, Elizabeth, Middlebourne, Paden City, Sistersville, Pennsboro, Belmont, North Bend State Park, Mineralwells, Newport, Matamoras, Ellenboro, Cairo, Friendly, Fly, Cherry, Maxwell, Schultz, and New Matamoras.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 161 and 163. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 14 and 41.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may cause localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

07/24/2026

FRIDAY July 24, 2026
5 pm

Sistersville Residents:

Mon Power just notified us that there will be an emergency power outage between 6 pm and 8 pm tonight.

07/18/2026

Weather Alerts
Sistersville, West Virginia

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

From Sat 4:20 pm until 5:00 pm EDT

Action Recommended

Take shelter in place or per instructions

Issued By

Charleston - WV, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Tyler County

Description

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... North central Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Northwestern Lewis County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Central Tyler County in northern West Virginia... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... Northwestern Harrison County in northern West Virginia...

Until 500 PM EDT.

At 420 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Belmont, or 10 miles southwest of St. Marys, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Harrisville, St. Marys, Salem, Pennsboro, Belmont, West Union, Mineralwells, North Bend State Park, Lubeck, Boaz, Newport, North Hills, Ellenboro, Cairo, Pullman, Auburn, Alma, and Smithville.

This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 169 and 185. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 5 and 67.