Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:10PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:10pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 6:00am
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 900 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 907 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous roads that
were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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