Ohio, West Virginia Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/23/2026 11:06

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:06PM EDT until September 23 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 23, 2026 - 11:06am
Expires: 
September 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Cabell County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 500 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 206 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Crown City and Ashton. - 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: 
Gallia, OH; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov