Flash Flood Warning for Gallia, Meigs, Jackson, Mason Counties
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NWS Charleston WV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia until 6:15 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio and Northwestern West Virginia
- Issued
- September 10, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flash Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from September 10 at 3:10 AM EDT until September 10 at 6:15 AM EDT. Severity: Severe. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Likely.
Affected Areas
Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio. Southern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio. West Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia. Northern Mason County in western West Virginia.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
At 3:10 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
Alert effective September 10 at 3:10 AM EDT. Expires September 10 at 6:15 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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