Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 22 at 8:24PM EDT until September 23 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 5:24pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Significant 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 900 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Significant flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and
other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Numerous roads still remain closed due to significant flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 821 PM EDT, Department of highways reported numerous roads
that were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from
earlier thunderstorms. Significant flooding is ongoing.
- 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.
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.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
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