Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:01AM EDT until September 21 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:01am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 1045 AM EDT Monday.
* At 401 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 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...
Athens, Nelsonville, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Buchtel,
Amesville, The Plains, Stroud Run State Park and Creola.
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:
Athens, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov