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Location: Newell, WV
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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 8:46 PM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
FOR EAST CENTRAL JEFFERSON OH, NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON, BROOKE AND
HANCOCK COUNTIES...

At 446 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across
the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flash
flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported widespread flooding from
Steubenville to Follansbee resulting in numerous closed
roadways.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Weirton, Steubenville, Wintersville, Mingo Junction, Follansbee,
Hooverson Heights, New Alexandria, Brentwood, Colliers, East
Steubenville, Rockdale and Langeloth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED;
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

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