Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 12:58PM EST until March 4 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 9:58am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
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 530 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, small rivers, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations continues this afternoon. This includes
the Shade River near Chester which is currently in minor flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1248 PM EST, Several roads remain closed due to high water
as runoff continues to result in creeks at or just above
bankfull. This includes a section of Highway 50 just east of
McCarthur and State Routes 160 and 349 near Hamden in Vinton
County. In addition, portions of State Routes 143 and 124 in
Meigs County are closed due to flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, New
Haven, Middleport, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, and Coalton.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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