Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Ohio, Parts of WV, KY and VA
A Flood Watch stretching across parts of Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Virginia is in effect Monday as the National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding through late evening.
CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA — The National Weather Service office in Charleston, West Virginia issued a Flood Watch on Monday morning covering dozens of counties across four states, warning that flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible throughout the day on June 22, 2026.
The watch, issued at 3:00 a.m. EDT, runs from 8:00 a.m. EDT through 11:00 p.m. EDT Monday evening. Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to monitor conditions closely as heavy rain may cause rapid rises in streams, creeks and low-lying areas.
Counties Under the Flood Watch
The watch covers a wide swath of the central Appalachian region across portions of four states. In southeast Ohio, the following counties are included: Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Vinton and Washington.
In northeast Kentucky, the watch covers Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence counties. In southwest Virginia, Buchanan and Dickenson counties are under the watch.
The largest portion of the affected area falls within West Virginia, where the following counties are included: Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mingo, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Raleigh, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Raleigh, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, Wood and Wyoming.
Flash Flooding Possible Through Monday Evening
According to the National Weather Service, the primary concern is excessive runoff from heavy rainfall that could lead to flash flooding. Such conditions can develop rapidly, posing dangers to motorists on roadways and residents near flood-prone streams and valleys.
The NWS Charleston office noted that excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations throughout the watch area. Conditions are expected to persist through the Monday evening hours before the watch expires at 11:00 p.m. EDT.
Safety Precautions Advised
Residents across the affected counties should avoid crossing flooded roadways and be prepared to move to higher ground if water begins to rise quickly. The National Weather Service advises that even shallow, fast-moving water can be dangerous to pedestrians and vehicles.
Officials recommend residents stay tuned to local forecasts and weather alerts for any upgrades to the watch, which could include Flash Flood Warnings if flooding begins occurring. Updates are available through the National Weather Service at weather.gov.
