Flash Flood Warning for Parkersburg, Athens and Marietta Areas
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A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of southeastern Ohio and northwestern West Virginia until 7:45 AM EDT Sunday due to thunderstorms producing heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio and Northwestern West Virginia
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Charleston WV. The alert is effective from September 20 at 1:42 AM EDT until September 20 at 7:45 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio, Meigs County in southeastern Ohio, Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio, North Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia, Wood County in northwestern West Virginia, and North Central Mason County in western West Virginia. Specific locations include Parkersburg, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Williamstown, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington, Lubeck, Mineralwells, Boaz, Middleport, Chester and North Hills. Affected highways include Interstate 77 in West Virginia near mile marker 151 and between mile markers 164 and 186, and Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 13.
What You Should 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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800 401 9535 when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
At 1:42 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches possible. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective from September 20 at 1:42 AM EDT and remains in effect until September 20 at 7:45 AM EDT.
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