Wood County, WV E911

09/13/2026

Update: Flood Warning issued September 13 at 2:37AM EDT until September 13 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Wood, WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Mason County in western West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some roads
remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 235 AM EDT, emergency management reported that between 1 and
3.5 inches of rain fell in the warned area on Saturday. Lingering
high water remains in some locations.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Racine, Forked Run State Park,
Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, Lubeck, Washington,
Mineralwells, Boaz, North Hills, Blennerhassett, Davisville,
Little Hocking, Belleville, Reedsville, Waverly and Portland.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 170 and 186.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 18.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

09/12/2026

Flood Warning issued September 12 at 5:24PM EDT until September 12 at 11:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Southwestern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
West Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northeastern Mason County in western West Virginia...

* WHEN...Until 1115 PM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Widespread flooding is already occurring in the
Parkersburg area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Racine, Forked Run State Park,
Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, Belmont, Mineralwells, Lubeck,
Washington, Boaz, North Hills, Davisville, Blennerhassett,
Rockport, Little Hocking, Walker and Belleville.
- This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 148 and 186.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 25.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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

09/12/2026

Many areas of Wood County are flooded due to the heavy rain. This includes the I-77/RT 50 Interchange, Staunton Ave/Mary St, Pike St/Gihon Rd and Harris Hwy/Lake Washington Rd. We are working with DOH and local agencies to get signage up and close the roadways. Please DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH HIGH WATER. Do not drive around barricades.

09/12/2026

Flash Flood Warning issued September 12 at 3:33PM EDT until September 12 at 6:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia...
Southwestern Pleasants County in northwestern West Virginia...
West Central Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia...
Northwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia...
Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 630 PM EDT.

* At 333 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 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...
Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, Racine, Forked Run State Park,
Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, Belmont, Mineralwells, Lubeck,
Washington, Boaz, North Hills, Davisville, Blennerhassett,
Rockport, Little Hocking, Walker and Belleville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 148 and 186.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 25.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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

09/12/2026

Flood Watch issued September 11 at 1:35PM EDT until September 13 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Wayne; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Mingo; Logan; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties:
Boyd, Carter, Greenup, and Lawrence;
southeast Ohio,including the following counties:
Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton, and Washington; and
West Virginia, including the following counties:
Barbour, Boone,Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison,
Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wayne, Wirt, and Wood.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

* 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...
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to affect the watch area, especially Saturday afternoon and night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings.

Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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

09/11/2026

BOIL WATER NOTICE
Due to a break in the main water line, a BOIL WATER NOTICE has been issued for 33-198 Twin Lakes Dr. Mineral Wells. DO NOT DRINK THE WATER BEFORE BOILING IT FIRST.

If you have any questions, please contact Mineral Wells Public Service District at 304-489-2915.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Flash Flood Warning issued September 10 at 10:41PM EDT until September 11 at 1:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 145 AM EDT.

* At 1041 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area.

Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

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...
Elizabeth, Ravenswood, Rockport, Morristown, Peewee and Palestine.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 145
and 165.

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.

09/11/2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 8:58PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens; Meigs; Gallia; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie

A cluster of heavy showers producing rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches
per hour will continue to shift slowly to the east southeast this
evening.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Belpre, Pomeroy, Elizabeth, Racine, Grantsville, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, New Haven, Mason, Sandyville, Mineralwells, Washington, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck,
Middleport, Chester, and Syracuse.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 144 and 177. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 18.

Heavy rain may cause ponding of water on roadways and flooding in low-lying areas.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.

Do not attempt to travel across flooded roads. Find alternate routes. It takes only a few inches of swiftly flowing water to carry vehicles away.

09/10/2026

Special Weather Statement issued September 10 at 12:01AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Washington; Meigs; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Roane; Wirt; Ritchie; Doddridge; Harrison

At 1201 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near St. Marys to near Forked Run State Park.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Parkersburg, Harrisville, St. Marys, Elizabeth, Forked Run State
Park, Pennsboro, Belmont, West Union, Mineralwells, North Bend State
Park, Lubeck, Newport, Chester, Ellenboro, Cairo, Reedy, Pullman,
Alma, Cherry, and Smithville.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 151 and 179.
Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 6 and 62.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.