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Flood Warning for Gallia, Jackson and Lawrence Counties in Ohio and Mason County, West Virginia

National Weather Service Charleston WV warning record lists four affected areas — Gallia OH, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH and Mason WV — with the warning in effect until 815 PM EDT on August 16, 2026.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 16, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ET
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A is in effect for parts of southeastern Ohio and western West Virginia until 815 PM EDT on Sunday, August 16, 2026, according to the record issued by the . The record lists four affected areas: - Gallia OH - Jackson OH - Lawrence OH - Mason WV In the record's own description, the covers central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio, southern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio, northern Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio, and northwestern Mason County in western West Virginia. Readers in Gallia, Jackson or Lawrence counties in Ohio, or in Mason County, West Virginia, should treat the as applying to them. The began at 2:06 PM EDT on August 16, 2026, and runs until 8:15 PM EDT the same evening. The record states that flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues, and that residents should The National Weather Service advises drivers to turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads, noting that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. The record asks that flooding be reported to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when it can be done safely. The record was issued by the and published in the agency's raw product feed.

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