Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 8:04AM EDT until September 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:04am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
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 PM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 804 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported heavy rain in the
warned area due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly. 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