Flood Warning for Jackson, Wellston, Coalton, Wilkesville in Ohio
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 10 AM EDT Monday for parts of Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and Vinton counties in southeastern Ohio.
The weather record, at a glance
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio
- Issued
- September 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from September 21 at 3:52 AM EDT until September 21 at 10:00 AM EDT.
Affected Areas
North Central Gallia County, Northern Jackson County, West Central Meigs County, and Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio. Specific locations include Jackson, Wellston, Coalton and Wilkesville.
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
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 10:00 AM EDT on September 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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