Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:56AM EDT until September 21 at
Affecting Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 6:45 PM
Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV
Likely impact across 4 counties in OH and WV; effects through 6:45 PM.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...East Central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 245 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1049 AM EDT, Several roads remain flooded in the the area. Flooding of creeks and low-lying areas continues across the warned area. This included Little Tygart Creek in Mineral Wells where the automated gage was slowly cresting in minor flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Lubeck, Mineralwells, Rockport, Belleville, Reedsville, Portland, and Peewee. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 143 and 174. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 8 and 9. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™