Flash Flood Warning

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Central Perry County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 530 PM EDT.

* At 219 PM EDT, Even though heavy rainfall has ended for now, continued runoff will result in flash flooding of creeks and streams. Additionally, thunderstorms may move back into the area late this afternoon, further exacerbating the flooding situation.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Between 5 and 7 inches of rain fell has fallen since midnight last night which resulted in flooding of numerous structures, vehicles, and roads. Responding officials and residents should remain vigilant into the early evening hours for additional rises of creeks and streams.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville and Junction City.