URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA 514 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026 Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston-Preston- Including the cities of Morgantown, Kingwood, Fairmont, Coopers Rock, and Bruceton Mills 514 PM EDT Sun May 24 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * in West Virginia, including: Marion, Monongalia, Preston, and Wetzel Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and isolated storms capable of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding in areas where ground is already very wet from prior days of rainfall. In North Century West Virginia, where less rainfall has occurred prior, heavy rainfall tonight may be sufficient for flash flooding despite the lack of notable prior rainfall. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.