Flood Warning Issued for Southeast Ohio and Northwest West Virginia Through Wednesday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Charleston, WV, has issued a Flood Warning due to excessive rainfall. The alert is currently in effect and is classified as a severe threat with likely certainty.

Affected Areas

The warning covers portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties:

• Southeast Ohio: Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton, and Washington.
• West Virginia: Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Wirt, and Wood.

Specific locations expected to experience flooding include Parkersburg, Athens, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Elizabeth, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Vienna, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington, and Lubeck.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take the following precautions:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid flood-prone areas: Stay away from rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying locations where flooding is imminent or occurring.
• Report flooding: If you can do so safely, report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll-free at 800-401-9535.

Expected Conditions

As of 1:38 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have already fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible throughout the duration of the warning. These conditions are expected to cause the flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 1:30 PM EST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.