Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 24 at 6:29PM EDT until September 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 3:29pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall over the last few days
continues.
* WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with
water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 626 PM EDT, emergency management reported numerous roadways
that were flooded across the warned area. The Raccoon Creek gauge
at Adamsville is above the minor flood stage of 21 feet.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Rio Grande, Vinton, Wilkesville, Adamsville, and Radcliffe.
- 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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Gallia, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov