Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 13 at 12:25AM EDT until September 13 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 9:25pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some roads
remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1222 AM EDT, emergency management reported lingering flooding
due to heavy rainfall on Saturday. Flooding is ongoing. Between 1
and 2.5 inches of rain fell on Saturday.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Cheshire and
Adamsville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Flooding at night is particularly dangerous.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Gallia, OH; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov