Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued April 1 at 8:44PM EDT until April 1 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
April 1, 2026 - 7:15pm
Description:
At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy
rain across the warned area earlier this evening. Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly. Flooding has been reported along CR-16 north of Point
Pleasant.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
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...
Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Cheshire and
Adamsville.
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.
Area Description:
Gallia, OH; Mason, WV
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender: