Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 4 at 5:26PM EST until March 5 at 1:30AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 2:26pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 10:30pm
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 130 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 523 PM EST, Doppler radar and gauges indicated heavy rain
had fallen. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area.
Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional heavy
rainfall is expected tonight into the overnight hours.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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