Flood Warning — Wood County, West Virginia
Flooding is occurring or imminent along rivers, streams, or low-lying areas.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 11 at 6:06PM EDT until August 12 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heavy rain has ended across the area. However, light to moderate rainfall early this evening, in combination with 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 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated between 3 and 5 inches of rain has fallen since midnight last night. People should remain vigilant tonight for lingering flooding of roads and low-lying locations. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Belpre, Nelso
Effective August 11, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Charleston WV
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
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. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Warning mean for Wood County, West Virginia?
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 6:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Warning alerts for Wood County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Warning is also in effect for Meigs County, Vinton County.