Flash Flood Warning
Automated copy of an official message. Issued by NWS Charleston WV, not written by Ohio Breaking News. No longer active. Always check the official page for the current version.
- Headline
- Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:20PM EDT until October 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
- Area
- Gallia, Meigs (and 2 areas outside Ohio)
- Severity
- Severe
- Issued
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 4:20 PM EDT
- Until
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 7:15 PM EDT
Official text
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... East Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia... * Until 715 PM EDT. * At 420 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Point Pleasant, Pomeroy, Racine, New Haven, Mason, Middleport, Syracuse, Hartford City, Cheshire, Letart, Lakin and Mount Alto. WHAT TO DO (from the National Weather Service): 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.