Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:37AM EDT until September 21 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 7:37am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Western Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
North Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1034 AM EDT, Several creeks have risen out of their banks
including the Shade River near Chester. This has resulted in
several road closures due to flooding as reported by the Ohio
Department of Transportation.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park,
Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford
City, Darwin, Harrisonville, Dexter, Dyesville, Reedsville,
Portland and Salem Center.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Wood, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov