GALLIA, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH — FFWRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for... North Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 800 AM EDT.
* At 428 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inch
Flooding in Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH 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