Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 8:53PM EDT until May 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 5:53pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...
East Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
North Central Cabell County in central West Virginia...
Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 853 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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, New Haven, Middleport, Aid, Hartford
City, Crown City, Henderson, Cheshire, Gallopolis Ferry, Kyger,
Green Bottom, Lakin and Scottown.
- 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; Meigs, OH; Cabell, WV; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: