Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 9:26PM EDT until September 11 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 6:26pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 926 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across 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.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jackson, Vinton, Salem Center and Petersburg.
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:
Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov