Flood Warning Issued for Southeast Ohio and Northwest West Virginia Through Wednesday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.
NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for portions of Ohio and West Virginia as heavy rainfall triggers imminent flooding in low-lying areas and along waterways.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Ohio and Northwest West Virginia
- Issued
- April 6, 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.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Ohio and Northwest West Virginia.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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