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Flood Warning — Gallia County, Ohio

Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.

Current Status

🌊 Active: Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:54PM EDT until August 12 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 445 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, runoff from the previous heavy rainfall, will result in continued flooding of mainly larger creeks and some rivers in the warned area. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 649 PM EDT, and area rain gauges indicated between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen since this morning. People should remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and low-lying locations as there are several road closures reported within the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Rio Grande, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Cheshire, Adamsvil

Effective August 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET

Event Details

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Event Type

Flood Warning

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Severity

severe

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Issued By

NWS Charleston WV

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Expires

August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET

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Last Checked

1 minute ago

What To Do

📋 Official NWS Guidance

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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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This same Flood Warning also covers:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Flood Warning mean for Gallia County, Ohio?

Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.

Is this Flood Warning currently active?

Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 4:45 AM ET.

How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Gallia County?

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What other areas does this alert cover?

This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Jackson County.

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