NWS Charleston WVFA.W 0111September 10, 2026
Flood Warning: Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and 2 more, OH and WV
The National Weather Service office in Charleston issued a flood warning for Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and 2 more in Ohio, West Virginia, which was in force until 2:30 p.m. local time on September 10. It was the 111th 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 3.8 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Charleston WV
- Area
- Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and 2 more
- State
- Ohio
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 10:42 a.m. EDT, September 10, 2026
- Expires
- 2:30 p.m. EDT, September 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Severe, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- KRLX FA.W 0111
- 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...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Jackson 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... * WHEN...Until 230 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 1038 AM EDT, emergency management reported flooded roadways and multiple water rescues in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 4 and 7 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, with additional rounds of light rainfall possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, New Haven, Middleport, Henderson, Leon, Cheshire, Adamsville, Lakin, Gallopolis Ferry, Kyger, Letart, Southside, Mount Alto, Gage, and Centerpoint. - 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 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.
Source: National Weather Service: the notice at its source. The text is the agency's, unedited. A U.S. Government work, in the public domain.