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BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED

Flash Flood Warning

National Weather Service Charleston WV

402 AM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026



The National Weather Service in Charleston has extended the



* Flash Flood Warning for...

  Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...

  Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...

  Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...

  Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

  Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...

  Western Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

  North Central Mason County in western West Virginia...



* Until 745 AM EDT.



* At 402 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated

  thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between

  1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts

  of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is

  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.



  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.



  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.



  IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor

           drainage and low-lying areas.



* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...

  Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Mason,

  Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City,

  Darwin, Harrisonville, Dexter, Dyesville, Reedsville, Portland and

  Salem Center.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

deaths occur in vehicles.



Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the

dangers of flooding.



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.



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LAT...LON 3901 8232 3912 8231 3920 8213 3930 8215

      3929 8185 3927 8182 3926 8172 3920 8174

      3918 8176 3915 8174 3910 8175 3908 8178

      3908 8181 3905 8181 3902 8177 3899 8178

      3900 8198 3903 8202 3902 8204 3900 8205



FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED



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