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Jackson County, West Virginia weather alerts

4 National Weather Service alerts are in force for Jackson County: 4 flood warnings.

Checked Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:29 AM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.

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Alerts in force4

Every product in force for Jackson County, worst first, with its full text.

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:09AM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 3 hr 31 min left

Areas Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH; Washington, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Wood, WV

Full text

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... North Central Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... North Central Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1008 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - The gauge on the Shade River has breached 16 feet, or minor flood stage, and continues to rise. At that stage, the low spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods. Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington, Lubeck, Mineralwells, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Darwin, Reedsville, Belleville, and Portland. - This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia near mile marker 151...and between mile markers 164 and 171. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:05AM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 3 hr 31 min left

Areas Boyd, KY; Greenup, KY; Gallia, OH; Lawrence, OH; Cabell, WV; Jackson, WV; Kanawha, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV; Roane, WV; Wayne, WV

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall this morning is expected. * WHERE...Northern Boyd County in northeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Cabell County in central West Virginia... Northern Kanawha County in central West Virginia... Southwestern Roane County in central West Virginia... Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southern Mason County in western West Virginia... Putnam County in western West Virginia... Northern Wayne County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.8 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rounds of light rain showers will continue to be possible. - This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 109 and 148. Interstate 64 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 8...and between mile markers 10 and 46. Interstate 79 between mile markers 11 and 30. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:33AM EDT until September 20 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 3 hr 31 min left

Areas Calhoun, WV; Doddridge, WV; Gilmer, WV; Jackson, WV; Ritchie, WV; Roane, WV; Wirt, WV; Wood, WV

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Roane County in central West Virginia... Calhoun County in north central West Virginia... Gilmer County in north central West Virginia... Southwestern Doddridge County in northern West Virginia... Northeastern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Southern Ritchie County in northwestern West Virginia... Wirt County in northwestern West Virginia... Southeastern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 832 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, with additional rounds of light rainfall continuing to be possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Spencer, Glenville, Elizabeth, Grantsville, Arnoldsburg, Cedar Creek State Park, Reedy, Sand Fork, Pullman, Auburn, Munday, Annamoriah, Brohard, Creston, Macfarlan, Big Springs, Mount Zion, Smithville, Cherry, and Millstone. - This includes Interstate 77 in West Virginia near mile marker 150...and between mile markers 152 and 163. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

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Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:23AM EDT until September 20 at 1:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Until 2 hr 31 min left

Areas Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Lawrence, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH; Jackson, WV; Mason, WV; Putnam, WV

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning is expected. * WHERE...Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... North Central Lawrence County in southeastern Ohio... Southern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Mason County in western West Virginia... Northwestern Putnam County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 816 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rounds of light rain showers will also continue to be possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Jackson, Wellston, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Oak Hill, Rio Grande, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Gallia, Middleport, Hartford City, Coalton, Henderson, Vinton, Leon, Wilkesville, Cheshire, Adamsville, and Gage. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

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.

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The past year in Jackson County

In the past year the National Weather Service issued 171 alerts for Jackson County, including 51 severe thunderstorm warnings, 20 flash flood warnings, 16 snow squall warnings and 13 flood warnings.

ProductIssuedMost recent
Severe Thunderstorm Warning51Sep 19, 2026
Flash Flood Warning20Sep 20, 2026
Snow Squall Warning16Mar 17, 2026
Flood Warning13Sep 20, 2026
Freeze Warning5May 2, 2026
Winter Storm Warning3Feb 22, 2026
Tornado Warning2Feb 20, 2026
Extreme Cold Warning1Jan 26, 2026
Extreme Heat Warning1Jun 30, 2026
Flood Watch13Sep 12, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch10Sep 4, 2026
Freeze Watch2May 3, 2026
Tornado Watch2Jun 18, 2026
Winter Storm Watch2Jan 24, 2026
Extreme Cold Watch1Jan 26, 2026
Winter Weather Advisory8Mar 16, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory6Feb 7, 2026
Frost Advisory6May 8, 2026
Dense Fog Advisory3Feb 15, 2026
Heat Advisory3Sep 1, 2026
Wind Advisory3Mar 16, 2026

Warnings issued

  1. Flood Warning
  2. Flood Warning
  3. Flood Warning
  4. Flood Warning
  5. Flash Flood Warning
  6. Flash Flood Warning
  7. Flash Flood Warning
  8. Flash Flood Warning
  9. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  10. Flood Warning
  11. Flood Warning
  12. Flash Flood Warning
  13. Flash Flood Warning
  14. Flood Warning
  15. Flash Flood Warning
  16. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  17. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  18. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  19. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  20. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  21. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  22. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  23. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  24. Flood Warning
  25. Flash Flood Warning
  26. Flood Warning
  27. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  28. Flash Flood Warning
  29. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  30. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  31. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  32. Flood Warning
  33. Flash Flood Warning
  34. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  35. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  36. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  37. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  38. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  39. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  40. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  41. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  42. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  43. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  44. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  45. Flash Flood Warning
  46. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  47. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  48. Flood Warning
  49. Flash Flood Warning
  50. Flash Flood Warning
  51. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  52. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  53. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  54. Flood Warning
  55. Flash Flood Warning
  56. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  57. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  58. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  59. Extreme Heat Warning
  60. Severe Thunderstorm Warning

And 52 earlier warnings.

Every alert, most recent first
  1. Flood Warning
  2. Flood Warning
  3. Flood Warning
  4. Flood Warning
  5. Flash Flood Warning
  6. Flash Flood Warning
  7. Flash Flood Warning
  8. Flash Flood Warning
  9. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  10. Flood Warning
  11. Flood Warning
  12. Flash Flood Warning
  13. Flood Watch
  14. Flash Flood Warning
  15. Flood Warning
  16. Flash Flood Warning
  17. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  18. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  19. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  20. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  21. Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  22. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  23. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  24. Heat Advisory
  25. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  26. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  27. Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  28. Flood Warning
  29. Flash Flood Warning
  30. Flood Warning
  31. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  32. Flash Flood Warning
  33. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  34. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  35. Severe Thunderstorm Warning
  36. Severe Thunderstorm Watch
  37. Flood Watch
  38. Flood Warning
  39. Flash Flood Warning
  40. Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The 40 most recent of 171.

From the Iowa Environmental Mesonet’s archive of NWS watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC), by the county’s own code and the forecast zones inside it. Each date links to the event at the IEM.

Nearby

The counties around Jackson County, with what is in force in each.

What this means

Warning
The hazard is happening or about to. Act now: a tornado warning means take shelter, a flash flood warning means move to higher ground.
Watch
Conditions favor the hazard. Nothing is happening yet; have a plan and be ready to act if a warning follows.
Advisory
A hazard that is less serious than a warning but can still cause trouble, such as dense fog, heat or light ice.
Statement
Information about weather that does not yet meet a warning: a strong storm, a hydrologic update, or a special weather statement.

Severity (extreme, severe, moderate, minor) is the rating the issuing office gives each product. More on the difference: tornado watch vs. tornado warning. Alerts come from the National Weather Service; follow its instructions and your local officials.

Sources

Alerts from the National Weather Service's public feed, read afresh every minute, and matched to counties and zones by their UGC codes. Warnings from outside the United States come from each country's own meteorological service. Follow the issuing office's instructions and your local officials.