Weather Alert
Wood County, WV
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 3/4/26 5:54 AM
End: 3/4/26 12:48 PM
Dur: 06:54
Canceled 3/4/26 12:48 PM

Flood Warning issued March 4 at 5:54AM EST until March 4 at 1:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

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

* WHERE...
Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Wirt and Wood.

* WHEN...
Until 130 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 541 AM EST, Earlier heavy rain has lessened this morning, but additional rounds of moderate to heavy rain are likely later this morning. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen and flooding is already occurring within the warned area. Portions of Stillwell Road are flooded. Additionally, the Shade River near Chester is in action stage and approaching minor flood stage. At 14 feet, low lying areas adjacent to the river flood. Little Tygart Creek at Mineral Wells is also in action stage and approaching minor flood stage. At 10 to 11 feet, Irene Lane and low spots on Woodbridge Golf Course will begin to flood. Upper portions of Raccoon Creek is likely flooding low spots adjacenent the creek.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area this morning. Additional rain is likely late morning into the afternoon.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Parkersburg, Athens, Belpre, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Elizabeth, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Vienna, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Washington and Lubeck.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood



Why aren't you using the InfoOne app?

Stay abreast of information affecting your community! InfoOne tracks real-time information such as:

  • Weather Alerts
  • Car accidents and major traffic issues
  • Power outages
  • Missing and runaway children, Amber Alerts
  • Earthquakes
  • School closings and delays
  • Local news

InfoOne currently supports over 100 communities in NC, VA and WV, and our coverage area is steadily growing.

It's free! Install the InfoOne app today and see what you've been missing.