Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 12:47PM EST until March 4 at 1:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 9:47am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington
and western West Virginia, including the following county, Mason.
* WHEN...Until 130 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1245 PM 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 up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine,
Coolville, Rutland, Lake Hope State Park, Forked Run State
Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester,
Hamden, Syracuse, Hartford City and Coalton.
- 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; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov