Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 8:17PM EDT until September 23 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Significant 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 900 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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 815 PM EDT, Department of highways reported numerous roads
that were still flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from
earlier thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing.
- 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 especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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