Vinton County EMA

Vinton County EMA County Governmental Organization

08/22/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flash Flood Warning issued August 22 at 6:25PM EDT until August 22 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Wellston, Albany, Hamden, Coalton, Wilkesville, Radcliffe,
Dyesville and Carpenter.

AFFECTS: Athens, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

INSTRUCTION: 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.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/gGLBj53

URGENCY: Immediate

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Likely

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/22/26 6:25 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/22/26 9:30 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...

* Until 930 PM EDT.

* At 625 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...
Wellston, Albany, Hamden, Coalton, Wilkesville, Radcliffe,
Dyesville and Carpenter.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/gGLBj53

08/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued August 20 at 1:57PM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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The Flood Watch will expire for portions of southeast Ohio, including
the following counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and
Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties,
Doddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

The Flood Watch will expire at 2 PM EDT this afternoon. The flash
flooding threat has ended, however there remains ongoing residual
flooding across portions of Perry and Morgan Counties.

AFFECTS: Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Vinton; Meigs; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor

INSTRUCTION: [None]

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/Frx8ZR8

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 1:57 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/20/26 2:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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The Flood Watch will expire for portions of southeast Ohio, including
the following counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and
Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties,
Doddridge, Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

The Flood Watch will expire at 2 PM EDT this afternoon. The flash
flooding threat has ended, however there remains ongoing residual
flooding across portions of Perry and Morgan Counties.

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/Frx8ZR8

08/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued August 20 at 8:35AM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are anticipated this
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Vinton; Meigs; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor

INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/vuR6eCz

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 8:35 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/20/26 2:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are anticipated this
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/vuR6eCz

08/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued August 20 at 3:27AM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are anticipated this
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Vinton; Meigs; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor

INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/CLX9xXC

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/20/26 3:27 AM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/20/26 2:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are anticipated this
morning.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/CLX9xXC

08/20/2026

⚠️ THIS ALERT IS NO LONGER ACTIVE OR HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED BY ANOTHER ALERT ⚠️

Flood Watch issued August 19 at 8:16PM EDT until August 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

SUMMARY:
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are
anticipated, particularly later tonight and early Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

AFFECTS: Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Vinton; Meigs; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison; Taylor

INSTRUCTION: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as
well as on our X and pages.

URL TO CAMPAIGN DETAILS (WITH UP-TO-DATE WEATHER ALERT DETAILS):
https://hrpow.us/NHcTZ14

URGENCY: Future

SEVERITY: Severe

CERTAINTY: Possible

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/19/26 8:16 PM EST

EXPIRATION DATE: 8/20/26 2:00 PM EST

FULL ALERT TEXT:
----------------
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and
West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge,
Harrison, Pleasants, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler and Wood.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rounds of thunderstorms with heavy downpours are
anticipated, particularly later tonight and early Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

See the full message w/ attachments at:
https://hrpow.us/NHcTZ14

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