Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 2:16PM EDT until September 12 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:16am
Expires:
September 12, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* Until 515 PM EDT.
* At 216 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ironton, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Lake Vesuvius,
Gallia, Vernon, Waterloo, Henderson, Vinton, Hanging Rock,
Cheshire, Adamsville, Gage, Centerpoint and Pedro.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov