Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:42AM EDT until September 21 at 3:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:42am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1041 AM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated
between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell overnight resulting in
creeks rising out of their banks and flooding adjacent roads.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Allensville, Byer and Eagle Mills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov