URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
202 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-
Including the cities of Morgantown, Coopers Rock and Fairmont,

202 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2026

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...West Virginia, including the following areas, Marion, Monongalia, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston and Wetzel.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Periods of heavy rainfall are expected as a west-east band of thunderstorms is expected into the evening hours.  Widespread rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is expected, with localized higher amounts around 3 inches.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.