Ohio Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/25/2026 02:40

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:40AM EDT until September 25 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
September 25, 2026 - 2:40am
Expires: 
September 25, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until noon EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of Raccoon Creek and it's tributaries is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 537 AM EDT, Flooding of Raccoon Creek and it's tributaries continues, with numerous roadways flooded. Water levels are dropping however. Motorists should continue to exercise extreme caution and be prepared for water or debris remaining on roadways. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. - 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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Area Description: 
Gallia, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov