Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 11:22PM EDT until September 21 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 8:22pm
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* Until 515 AM EDT.
* At 1122 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rio Grande, Racine,
Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City,
Henderson, Vinton, Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, Kyger, Letart,
Mount Alto and Cottageville.
This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 141
and 143.
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:
Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov