Flood Warning issued August 16 at 8:15AM EDT until August 16 at 2:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 215 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 815 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gallipolis, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Gallia, Adamsville, Centerpoint, Gage, Mabee and Petersburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to 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.

Issued by NWS Charleston WV; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:15:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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