Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 3:35PM EDT until September 20 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 12:35pm
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning
continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 700 PM EDT.
* 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. It will
take several hours for all the water from these storms to work
through local drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 335 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded
roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this
morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- The gauge on the Shade River at Chester has breached 17 feet, or
minor flood stage, and continues to rise. At that stage, the low
spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods.
Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe, and Creola.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov