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Flood Warning issued September 20 at 12:19PM EDT until September 20 at

Affecting Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

In effect until: Sep 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

Likely impact across 3 counties in OH; effects through 8:00 PM.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Read the original bulletin (official text)
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning
continues.

* WHERE...Northern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Northern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 400 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will
take several hours for all the water from these storms to work
through local drainage systems.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1218 PM EDT, emergency management reported numerous flooded
roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this
morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Allensville, Byer, and Eagle Mills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™