At 659 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring in Duncan Falls, Philo, and Blue
Rock.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Cambridge, Caldwell, Freeport, New Concord, Byesville, South
Zanesville, Antrim, Philo, Quaker City, Senecaville, Pleasant City,
Cumberland, Lore City, Old Washington, Summerfield, Belle Valley,
Fultonham, Sarahsville, Salesville and Norwich.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

At 712 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that
heavy rain was falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches
of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1
hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weirton, Steubenville, Cadiz, Wellsburg, Toronto, Wintersville,
Mingo Junction, Follansbee, Hooverson Heights, New Cumberland,
Hopedale, Smithfield, Scio, Adena, Jewett, Dillonvale, Amsterdam,
Brilliant, Richmond and Bowerston.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...East central Ohio, including: Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison,
Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum and Noble Counties, in
Pennsylvania, including:  Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler,
Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Washington and Westmoreland Counties, and
in West Virginia, including: Brooke, Hancock, Marion, Marshall,
Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, and Wetzel Counties.

* WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and isolated storms capable of heavy rain could lead to
flash flooding in areas where ground is already very wet from
prior days of rainfall.  In Pennsylvania and northern West
Virginia, where less rainfall has occurred prior, heavy rainfall
tonight may be sufficient for flash flooding despite the lack of
notable prior rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.
Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take
action should flooding develop.