NWS Charleston WVFA.W 0118September 12, 2026
Flood Warning: Athens, Meigs, Washington County and 6 more, OH and WV
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a flood warning for Athens, Meigs, Washington County and 6 more in Ohio, West Virginia, which was in force until 11:15 p.m. local time on September 12. It was the 118th areal flood warning the NWS office in Charleston issued in 2026. Ohio had 56 flood warnings in September 2026, against 6 in an average September of 2008-2025 (Ohio's flood warnings by year).
ExpiredWarning
In force for 5.9 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston WV
- Area
- Athens, Meigs, Washington County and 6 more
- State
- Ohio
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 5:24 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
- Expires
- 11:15 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KRLX FA.W 0118
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia... West Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Northwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... Northeastern Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Widespread flooding is already occurring in the Parkersburg area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Racine, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, Belmont, Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Boaz, North Hills, Davisville, Blennerhassett, Rockport, Little Hocking, Walker and Belleville. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 148 and 186. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 25. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What the agency told people to do
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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
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