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As more intense rains overwhelm storm drain systems, Athens and other communities consider flood-control alternatives

ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — During the unusually heavy rains this summer, videos popped up on social media showing water gushing out of storm drains in Athens. This was presented by frustrated residents as evidence the city is failing to properly maintain the storm drainage system, leading to blocked lines and flooded roads, homes and businesses.

Athens, OH · 1d
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Disaster Help Available in Zanesville Through Nov. 20 for Storm Survivors

Southeast Ohio residents still digging out from August’s severe weather have about a week left to get in-person federal disaster help in Zanesville, where a FEMA and Small Business Administration outreach site runs through Friday, November 20, according to a community announcement reported by the Zanesville Times Recorder. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]

Zanesville, OH · 17h

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Winter weather preparations underway in Vienna

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Winter weather preparations are underway in Vienna, according to Mayor Chad Emrick. Emrick said the city has taken “the proper steps to ensure that the city has an adequate salt supply this winter.”. Emrick said that whenever snow falls this winter, Vienna will be ready...

Vienna, WV · 19h
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Rain to start thinning out Thursday night and Friday

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Colder weather is moving into the Mid-Ohio Valley while showers continue to hover in the general reason, but the bulk of the rain has already finished moving through. More showers will come in Thursday evening, but much of Thursday night is trending drier. It will be chilly...

Parkersburg, WV · 1d
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The growing season ends after weekend snow & freeze

(WOWK) — The National Weather Service in Charleston, West Virginia, announced this week they will stop issuing frost and freeze alerts for their coverage area after several nights of hard freeze are expected this weekend. For gardeners, farmers, and houseplant extraordinaires, it means the growing season will officially end for all of West Virginia, Southeast […]

Charleston, WV · 3d

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Rain arriving tonight along with colder weather this weekend

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - While Wednesday has been overall pleasant, but a first look at winter is right on our doorsteps. Overnight tonight cloud cover will increase quickly as our next round of rain moves in. Currently, the rain looks like it will be the heaviest for an hour or two overnight, then most of Thursday morning will be dry, ahead of more scattered showers Thursday night, lingering into Friday. at most the MOV will see on average 0.5″ of rain, but it’s likely most of the region will see closer to 0.25″.

Parkersburg, WV · 2d

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More cold weather ahead this week

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It was a nice and sunny Sunday across the Mid-Ohio Valley. We will get to keep that around for Monday. It will also get a bit warmer this afternoon. Temperatures are expected to approach the low 60s. A noticeable warm-up will be around for Tuesday and Wednesday as both days approach the mid-60s.

Parkersburg, WV · 5d

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West Virginia Cold Alert: Frostbite x Hypothermia Winter Warning Signs

Frostbite freezes skin and tissue, while hypothermia causes a dangerous drop in body temperature.

West Virginia · 10d

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Cold weekend ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - A cold weekend is ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley after a warm week. Cold air is going to continue to filter into the region for Friday. This will keep temperatures from climbing above the upper 50s and low 60s this afternoon. There will be an increase in cloud cover today. A passing shower cannot be ruled out for Friday afternoon. Temperatures will then drop into the upper 30s heading into Saturday morning.

Parkersburg, WV · 8d

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Cooling trend over the next several days

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After a soggy Wednesday across the Mid-Ohio Valley, all of the rain is out of the region. It will be drying out today, but it will take a bit of time this morning with the cloud cover. In the afternoon, there will be more sunshine around. The cooling trend does start today with highs in the upper 60s, but the colder weather will be more noticeable this weekend.

Parkersburg, WV · 9d

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Rain through Wednesday night then cooling through the weekend

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - After a very warm day Tuesday, rain arrived in the Mid-Ohio Valley Wednesday, and it will continue into the night tonight. Temperatures tonight will remain close to the low 60s, possibly dipping into the upper 50s briefly. Rain will be clearing out of the region heading...

Parkersburg, WV · 9d

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Rain moves into the Mid-Ohio Valley Wednesday afternoon

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Do not let the dry weather Wednesday morning trick you. It is going to be a soggy afternoon across the Mid-Ohio Valley as rain moves in ahead of a cold front. The rain will be around through the evening commute and into tonight. There will be some pockets of heavy rain possible and that can cause some slick roads. About half an inch of rain is expect with some locally higher amounts to one inch possible. The rain will move out of the way after midnight tonight.

Parkersburg, WV · 10d

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Cooling trend begins tomorrow following cold front and rain

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - While Election Day has been on the warm side, we will see temperatures drop throughout the rest of the week. Overnight tonight, we will only see the upper 50s, due to the airflow from the warm areas to the southwest and the advancing cold front, which we will see on Wednesday.

Parkersburg, WV · 10d

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In The Clouds: While warm, October finally provided a break from the rain

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) -Another month has come and gone, and this time, it didn’t bring some kind of disaster to the Mid-Ohio Valley!!!. That does not mean it was a quiet month, as that explanation is a bit more complicated. While the first week of October was relatively quiet, activity really picked up during the second week.

Parkersburg, WV · 11d

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Rain still on track to return November 1st

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - Another pleasant day will lead to a warmer night overnight with temperatures only getting down to the upper 40s, We will see extra clouds overnight tonight and into Wednesday. Wednesday is looking mostly cloudy overall, but it will remain warm in the afternoon, with temperatures pushing...

Parkersburg, WV · 17d

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West Virginia flood aid expands after summer storms damage communities

President Donald Trump approved Public Assistance for 11 West Virginia counties after severe storms, flooding, and landslides affected communities across the state on July 21 and 22, 2026. The designation includes Barbour, Doddridge, Lewis, Pendleton, Pleasants, Randolph, Ritchie, Tucker, Tyler, Upshur, and Wetzel counties, expanding federal disaster recovery funding options...

West Virginia · 25d

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Quiet week ahead for the Mid-Ohio Valley

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It is going to be a very quiet week across the Mid-Ohio Valley. With an area of high pressure stretch across the region, it is going to keep the sunshine around. This area of high pressure is expected to not move around much this week, so we will not see much in the way of changes to our weather over the next several days.

Parkersburg, WV · 26d

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Fire destroys detached garage in Putnam County

Fire destroyed a detached garage at a home in Putnam County, West Virginia.

Putnam County, WV · 10-13

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Breezy and soggy end to the week

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - It is going to be a messy end to the week as a cold front pushes through the Mid-Ohio Valley. This is going to bring in rain and windy weather. On top of that, the temperature will be dropping through the day. The morning will start off in the 70s for the morning commute and then we will be around the upper 50s for the evening commute.

Parkersburg, WV · 29d

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More rain on the way for the end of the week

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The chance for rain will still remain as we get through the rest of the week. It will mostly be a few showers in the afternoon with the potential of a thunderstorm. The activity will not be widespread compared to Wednesday. Temperatures will remain mild, but not as hot. The morning will start off in the 60s and the afternoon high will only climb up to the low 70s. This mild air will remain through tonight as we only drop down to the mid-60s.

Parkersburg, WV · 10-15