Wood County WV Homeland Security/Emergency Management

Wood County WV Homeland Security/Emergency Management Assisting Wood County with Disaster Planning, Response and Recovery

06/14/2026

Special Weather Statement issued June 14 at 6:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Morgan; Athens; Washington; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler

At 615 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Caldwell to near Athens.
Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Athens, Marietta, St. Marys, Beverly, Chesterhill, Vienna,
Williamstown, Paden City, Sistersville, Belmont, Boaz, Newport,
Matamoras, North Hills, Lowell, Macksburg, Amesville, Friendly, Lower
Salem, and Stroud Run State Park.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 180 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 17.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southeastern Ohio...and northern and northwestern West Virginia.

06/14/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 14 at 1:25PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH; Barbour, WV; Calhoun, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Jackson, WV; Lewis, WV; Mason, WV; Pleasants, WV; Randolph, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Taylor, WV; Tyler, WV; Upshur, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 333 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST OHIO

ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON
MEIGS MORGAN PERRY
VINTON WASHINGTON

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 17 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

CALHOUN GILMER JACKSON
ROANE TAYLOR

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON. LEWIS PLEASANTS RANDOLPH. RITCHIE TYLER UPSHUR. WIRT WOOD

IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA

MASON

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATHENS, BELINGTON, BELMONT, BELPRE,
BRIDGEPORT, BUCKHANNON, CLARKSBURG, CROOKSVILLE, ELIZABETH,ELKINS, GALLIPOLIS, GLENVILLE, GRAFTON, GRANTSVILLE, HAMDEN,HARRISVILLE, JACKSON, MARIETTA, MCARTHUR, MCCONNELSVILLE, MIDDLEBOURNE, NEW HAVEN, NEW LEXINGTON, OAK HILL, PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO, PHILIPPI, POINT PLEASANT, POMEROY, RAVENSWOOD, RIPLEY, SISTERSVILLE, SOMERSET, SPENCER, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, VIENNA, WELLSTON, WEST UNION, AND WESTON.

06/11/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 1:20PM EDT until June 11 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Washington, OH; Barbour, WV; Doddridge, WV; Harrison, WV; Pleasants, WV; Ritchie, WV; Taylor, WV; Tyler, WV; Wood, WV

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
312 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST OHIO

ATHENS MORGAN WASHINGTON

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

TAYLOR

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON
PLEASANTS RITCHIE TYLER
WOOD

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATHENS, BELINGTON, BELMONT, BELPRE,
BRIDGEPORT, CLARKSBURG, GRAFTON, HARRISVILLE, MARIETTA,
MCCONNELSVILLE, MIDDLEBOURNE, PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO,
PHILIPPI, SISTERSVILLE, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, VIENNA,
AND WEST UNION.

05/28/2026

Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 6:17AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Lawrence; 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; Northwest Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Northwest Randolph

Fog has developed across portions of the region this morning.
Fog could be dense in some locations, with visibility a quarter of a mile or less. Use caution if traveling, and be alert for rapidly changing visibility over a short distance.
Use low beam headlights and allow for greater distances between vehicles.

05/27/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 27 at 1:11PM EDT until May 27 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH; Barbour, WV; Boone, WV; Braxton, WV; Cabell, WV; Calhoun, WV; Clay, WV; Doddridge, WV; Fayette, WV; Gilmer, WV; Harrison, WV; Jackson, WV; Kanawha, WV; Lewis, WV; Lincoln, WV; Logan, WV; McDowell, WV; Mason, WV; Mingo, WV; Nicholas, WV; Pleasants, WV; Pocahontas, WV; Putnam, WV; Raleigh, WV; Randolph, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Taylor, WV; Tyler, WV; Upshur, WV; Wayne, WV; Webster, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV; Wyoming, WV

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 247 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN SOUTHEAST OHIO

ATHENS GALLIA JACKSON
LAWRENCE MEIGS MORGAN
VINTON WASHINGTON

IN WEST VIRGINIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 34 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL WEST VIRGINIA

BRAXTON CALHOUN CLAY
GILMER JACKSON NICHOLAS
ROANE TAYLOR WEBSTER

IN NORTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BARBOUR DODDRIDGE HARRISON
LEWIS PLEASANTS POCAHONTAS
RANDOLPH RITCHIE TYLER
UPSHUR WIRT WOOD

IN SOUTHERN WEST VIRGINIA

BOONE FAYETTE KANAWHA
LINCOLN LOGAN MCDOWELL
MINGO PUTNAM RALEIGH
WYOMING

IN WESTERN WEST VIRGINIA

CABELL MASON WAYNE

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALUM CREEK, ATHENS, BECKLEY,
BELINGTON, BELMONT, BELPRE, BRIDGEPORT, BUCKHANNON, BURNSVILLE, CEREDO, CHAPMANVILLE, CHARLESTON, CLARKSBURG, CLAY, COWEN, CRAIGSVILLE, ELIZABETH, ELKINS, FAYETTEVILLE, GALLIPOLIS, GARY, GASSAWAY, GLENVILLE, GRAFTON, GRANTSVILLE, HAMDEN, HAMLIN, HARRISVILLE, HARTS, HOLLY RIVER STATE PARK, HUNTINGTON,
HURRICANE, IRONTON, JACKSON, KENOVA, LAKE VESUVIUS, LOGAN,
MADISON, MAN, MARIETTA, MARLINTON, MCARTHUR, MCCONNELSVILLE,
MIDDLEBOURNE, MULLENS, NEW HAVEN, OAK HILL, OAK HILL, OCEANA,
PADEN CITY, PARKERSBURG, PENNSBORO, PHILIPPI, PINEVILLE,
POINT PLEASANT, POMEROY, RAVENSWOOD, RICHWOOD, RIPLEY,
SAINT ALBANS, SISTERSVILLE, SOUTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH POINT,
SPENCER, ST. MARYS, STOCKPORT, SUMMERSVILLE, SUTTON,
TEAYS VALLEY, VIENNA, WAR, WAYNE, WEBSTER SPRINGS, WELCH,
WELLSTON, WEST UNION, WESTON, AND WILLIAMSON.

05/27/2026

Update: Flood Watch issued May 27 at 9:08AM EDT until May 28 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, including the following counties, Boyd, Carter and Greenup, 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, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Mason, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie,
Roane, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Periods of showers and thunderstorms today and tonight will produce locally heavy rainfall. Given the wet soil from previous rainfall, flash flooding could occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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

05/26/2026

Flash Flood Warning issued May 26 at 2:11PM EDT until May 26 at 5:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Meigs, OH; Jackson, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

FFWRLX

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

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

* Until 515 PM EDT.

* At 211 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. 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... Elizabeth, Racine, Forked Run State Park, Ravenswood, Sandyville, Chester, Rockport, Morristown, Peewee, Belleville, Reedsville,
Portland, Palestine and Cherry.

This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 146 and 169.

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.

Please take time to remember.
05/25/2026

Please take time to remember.

05/23/2026

Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Athens; Washington; Meigs; Wood

At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Pomeroy, moving northeast at 20 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...
Coolville, Tuppers Plains, Lubeck, Washington, Chester, Darwin,
Little Hocking, and Blennerhassett.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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

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

05/23/2026

Update: Flood Watch issued May 23 at 12:01PM EDT until May 23 at 11:00PM 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; Wirt; Ritchie

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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, Cabell, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wayne, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered showers and thunderstorms increase in activity this afternoon and evening. Heavy rain is expected within heavier showers and thunderstorms, with additional rainfall totals of 1-2" possible today in some areas. Rivers, creeks and streams across portions of the area are running high given the recent rainfall, and could flood with more heavy rain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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

Address

911 Core Road
Parkersburg, WV
26101

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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