GALLIA, OH; Mason, WV — * WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1222 AM EDT, emergency management reported lingering flooding due to heavy rainfall on Saturday.
Flooding in Gallia, OH; Mason, WV can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS