First published 10/11/2026, 8:58:16 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 8:58:16 PM UTC

Flash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:20PM EDT until October 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

The National Weather Service in Charleston warned of flash flooding in parts of Gallia and Meigs counties, Ohio, and Jackson and Mason counties, West Virginia, until 7:15 PM EDT. Radar indicated thunderstorms and heavy rain, with flash flooding ongoing or expected shortly.

Why it matters

The warning instructs people to turn around rather than drive through flooded roads.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFlash Flood Warning issued October 11 at 4:20PM EDT until October 11 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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