Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:43PM EDT until September 20 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 20, 2026 - 9:43am
Expires:
September 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning
continues.
* WHERE...Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Southern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Mason County in western West Virginia...
Northwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take
several hours for all the water from these storms to work through
local drainage systems.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1241 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between
2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Racine, Ravenswood, New
Haven, Gallia, Middleport, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton,
Leon, Wilkesville, Cheshire, Adamsville, Gallopolis Ferry, Lakin,
Kyger, Letart, and Southside.
- 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.
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; Vinton, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov