Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued May 23 at 7:28PM EDT until May 23 at 10:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
West Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
* Until 1030 PM EDT.
* At 728 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.9 inches of rain
have 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...
Gallipolis, Lake Vesuvius, Waterloo, Aid, Gage, Gallopolis Ferry
and Pedro.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: