Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 1:40AM EST until March 4 at 1:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 10:40pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington
and West Virginia, including the following counties, Jackson,
Mason, Pleasants, Wirt and Wood.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 138 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible
in the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Athens, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy,
Mcarthur, Albany, Elizabeth, Racine, Coolville, Rutland,
Forked Run State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Vienna, New
Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington and Lubeck.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov