Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:25PM EDT until September 21 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 8:25pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 530 AM EDT Monday.
* At 1125 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
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, Wellston, Coalton, Vinton, Wilkesville and Petersburg.
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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov