Morgan County EMA & OHS

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

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08/26/2026

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08/26/2026

Flood Assistance in Morgan County

08/24/2026

The Morgan County EMA would like to thank Reinersville and Pennsville Fire Departments, Buckeye Hills Regional Council, Cecil and Valerie Mayle, Steve Best, and Rebecca Redrup for their help doing damage assessments for the residents of Morgan County!

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08/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 2:42PM EDT until August 22 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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At 241 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Chesterhill, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Beverly, Vienna, Bartlett, and Fleming.

AFFECTS: Morgan, OH; Washington, OH; Wood, WV

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/xprsUrH

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 2:42 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 3:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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At 241 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles southeast of
Chesterhill, moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Beverly, Vienna, Bartlett, and Fleming.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/xprsUrH

08/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 22 at 2:25PM EDT until August 22 at 3:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
South central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
East central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 225 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chesterhill,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Beverly, Chesterhill, Vienna, Amesville, Fleming, and
Bartlett.

AFFECTS: Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Washington, OH; Wood, WV

INSTRUCTION: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/Gpa8f3M

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 2:25 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 3:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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SVRRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
South central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
East central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 300 PM EDT.

* At 225 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chesterhill,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Beverly, Chesterhill, Vienna, Amesville, Fleming, and
Bartlett.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/Gpa8f3M

08/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Warning issued August 20 at 10:23PM EDT until August 21 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near
McConnelsville continues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1022 PM EDT, The automated gauge at McConnelsville on the
Muskingum River was at 8 feet and falling. The forecast calls for
the river to fall below 6 feet by daybreak Friday. Due to the
recent dam replacement, the official flood stage is no longer
representative of known impacts. Flooding of areas away from the
gauge can be expected at lower stages. At a stage of 7.5 feet,
sections of Route 669 above Malta, Cottonwood Drive just below
McConnelsville, and other roads along the river flood. In
addition, low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including
recreational boat ramps, also experience flooding.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
McConnelsville, Malta, Stockport and Eagleport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Morgan, OH

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

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ua5hDWP

URGENCY: Expected

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 10:23 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/21/26 7:00 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near
McConnelsville continues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1022 PM EDT, The automated gauge at McConnelsville on the
Muskingum River was at 8 feet and falling. The forecast calls for
the river to fall below 6 feet by daybreak Friday. Due to the
recent dam replacement, the official flood stage is no longer
representative of known impacts. Flooding of areas away from the
gauge can be expected at lower stages. At a stage of 7.5 feet,
sections of Route 669 above Malta, Cottonwood Drive just below
McConnelsville, and other roads along the river flood. In
addition, low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including
recreational boat ramps, also experience flooding.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
McConnelsville, Malta, Stockport and Eagleport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ua5hDWP

08/21/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:16PM EDT until August 21 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
--------..The Flood Warning is extended slightly for the following rivers in
Ohio...

Muskingum River At Beverly affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.

For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskingum River at Beverly.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, low areas, and farmland, camps, and a few
homes are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EDT Thursday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 30.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning, and continue falling to 20.3 feet early Sunday
afternoon. It will rise to 21.1 feet Monday evening. It will then
fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.4
feet on 03/14/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Morgan, OH; Washington, OH

INSTRUCTION:

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

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.

The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 930 AM EDT.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/ucAujf7

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Observed

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 9:16 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/21/26 11:36 AM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------..The Flood Warning is extended slightly for the following rivers in
Ohio...

Muskingum River At Beverly affecting Washington and Morgan
Counties.

For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Muskingum River at Beverly.

* WHEN...Until Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, low areas, and farmland, camps, and a few
homes are flooded.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 30.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 8:45 PM EDT Thursday was 30.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 30.5 feet just after midnight
tonight. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday
morning, and continue falling to 20.3 feet early Sunday
afternoon. It will rise to 21.1 feet Monday evening. It will then
fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 29.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 30.4
feet on 03/14/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/ucAujf7