{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.5b9c82cef1928fbf72abc075452e7a92e03933a7.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Flood Warning issued September 12 at 5:59PM EDT until September 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.5b9c82cef1928fbf72abc075452e7a92e03933a7.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Charleston WV"},"word_count":196,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Flood Warning: Flood Warning issued September 12 at 5:59PM EDT until September 12 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Mason, WV\n**Issued by:** NWS Charleston WV\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T17:59:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T17:59:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-12T23:00:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.\n\n* WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio...\nSoutheastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio...\nNorthwestern Mason County in western West Virginia...\n\n* WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT.\n\n* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying\nand flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads\nremain closed due to flooding.\n\n* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...\n- At 557 PM EDT, emergency management reported reported widespread\nflooding due to heavy rainfall from earlier thunderstorms.\nFlooding is ongoing. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have\nfallen.\n- Some locations that will experience flooding include...\nPoint Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Henderson, Vinton,\nCheshire, Adamsville, Gage, and Centerpoint.\n- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood\n\n## Instructions\nTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood\ndeaths occur in vehicles.\n\nBe aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.\n\nReport flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,\n800 401 9535, when you can do so safely."}