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Flash Flood Statement

National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA

950 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026



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Noble OH-

950 PM EDT Sun Aug 16 2026



...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM EDT THIS

EVENING FOR NOBLE COUNTY...



At 950 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported multiple flooded

roadways in the Belle Valley area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain

have fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. Heavy rainfall has

ended but water can continue to rise.



HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



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...

  Caldwell, Dudley, Belle Valley, Sarahsville, Dexter City,

  Harriettsville and Wolf Run State Park.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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LAT...LON 3985 8158 3985 8156 3973 8132 3971 8132

      3971 8128 3959 8128 3960 8139 3961 8139

      3963 8141 3963 8145 3965 8145 3965 8147

      3958 8147 3959 8159 3966 8159 3967 8164

      3975 8164 3976 8170 3984 8169 3984 8158



FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED



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