Ohio Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/24/2026 17:52

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:52PM EDT until May 25 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires: 
May 25, 2026 - 5:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 845 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Lake Vesuvius, Waterloo and Aid. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Gallia, OH; Lawrence, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV