Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:34PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 11:34am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 228 PM EDT, The Ohio Department of Transportation reported
that several roads remain closed due to flooding. In Vinton
County, several roads remained closed including Highway 50 in the
Bolins Mills area and in parts of McArthur. State Routes 681 and
356 remain closed in Athens County. Area creeks will begin to
slowly recede to within their banks later this afternoon.
- 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.
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