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The Columbus Dispatch

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19 Ohio counties under state of emergency due to severe flooding

Editor's Note: This story and headlines have been updated to correct a reporting error in the number of counties covered by the governor's order. Gov. Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency for Pickaway County in central Ohio and 18 other Ohio counties due to severe flooding from heavy rains. DeWine signed the order Sept. 22 in the presence of local officials, first responders and residents in Vinton County. That county saw widespread flooding Sept. 21 that shut down the Vinton County Courthouse in McArthur on the day the grandmother of the 16 Siders children found living in squalid conditions was scheduled to have a hearing. A pre-trial hearing scheduled that same day for Brandon Henderson Sr., another man charged in connection with that case, was also canceled due to heavy rains that flooded the courthouse. In addition to Vinton County and Pickaway County, the 17 other counties under a state of emergency are: Athens, Clermont, Gallia, Greene, Highland, Jackson, Logan, Meigs, Mercer, Montgomery, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Van Wert, and Vinton. "We've seen significant flooding and damage across several Ohio counties," DeWine said in the announcement. "The state is working closely with local officials to

Ohio · 09-23

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Meigs County, Ohio declares State of Emergency after heavy rains

Meigs County Flooding (Photo courtesy of Columbia Township Volunteer Fire Department)

Meigs County, OH · 09-21

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Flooding impacts parts of Ohio, some counties report damage

OHIO — Parts of central and southern Ohio are once again dealing with flooding after rain showers dumped on the regions over the weekend into Monday morning. A handful of counties were issued flood advisories or warnings over the past day. The National Weather Service estimates between 1.5 and 2.5 inches have fallen in the affected areas, leading to flooding along rivers, creeks and low-lying areas as of early Monday morning.

Vinton County, OH · 09-21
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Flash flooding hits Mid-Ohio Valley Monday, prompting road closures

ATHENS, Ohio (WTAP) - Heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong storms hit the Mid-Ohio Valley early Monday. Just under three inches of rain has fallen at the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport since Saturday, with locally higher totals as of Monday afternoon. Flooding has been reported across the region. The Hocking...

Athens, OH · 09-21
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Parkersburg News & Sentinel

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Heavy rains lead to high water in area

PARKERSBURG - Sudden heavy rains inundated the area Monday morning, leaving water inside the Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe on Murdoch Avenue, among other places. About 1.5 inches of rain fell from around midnight to 8 a.m. Monday, according to statistics from the National Weather Service, which issued a flood watch that is in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Parkersburg, WV · 09-22

WOWK 13 News

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Families displaced, homes wrecked after severe flooding in Vinton County

VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) – Intense flooding hit parts of Vinton County Sunday night, submerging homes, sweeping away vehicles and forcing some residents into situations where they needed to be rescued. Samantha and Wyatt Howell said heavy rain was already falling around 11:30 p.m. when conditions quickly worsened near their home. “It had been raining […]

Vinton County, OH · 09-22

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Another Round of Flooding Across Region

CROOKSVILLE, Ohio–Heavy rains overnight caused flooding concerns across the area. Some areas across the region saw anywhere from a half inch to two inches of rain which caused flooding on roadways. Several roadways are flooded in Crooksville including China Street. The Village Green Apartments also experienced flooding. According to...

Crooksville, OH · 09-21

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Crooksville Floods Again as Moxahala Creek Surges Eight Feet Overnight

William H. Barker Community Center — Perry County Multi-Agency Resource Center. Floodwaters swept back into Crooksville during the night before Monday, September 21, 2026, and into Monday morning, forcing the fire department to issue a voluntary evacuation notice for residents in flooded or flood-prone areas around 10:30 a.m. Monday and triggering three water rescues before dawn. The Moxahala Creek rose roughly eight feet at one point, and high water swamped parts of China Street, Mill Street, Industrial Drive, Tunnel Hill Road, Buzzards Glory Road and Ohio 93 south of the village.

Crooksville, OH · 09-22

NBC4 Columbus

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DeWine declares state of emergency for flood-soaked Ohio counties

Vinton County, OH · 09-22

The Columbus Dispatch

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Flooding hits southeast Ohio counties. See the impact

Weekend rain caused flooding in Vinton County, shuttering public buildings and making some roadways challenging to traverse or even impassable. Dispatch reporters travelling to Vinton County Sept. 21 encountered flooded, low-lying fields and dangerous roadways. Local residents told the reporters that the rain peaked during the pre-dawn hours Sept. 21. State Route 93, north between McArthur and Logan, had high water. Hearings for Christina Siders and Brandon Henderson Sr. connected to the Vinton County child abuse case were canceled due to heavy overnight rains flooding the Vinton County Courthouse in McArthur. More: This Columbus summer was hot and wet, but did it set records? Weekend rainfall causes flooding in southeast counties Flooding is widespread in Vinton, Meigs, Athens counties and parts of Perry County, NWS Charleston meteorologist Nick Webb told the Dispatch. Heavy rain occurred in two bouts, Webb said, from the night of Sept. 19 into the morning of Sept. 20 and from that night to the morning of Sept. 21. Meigs, Vinton and Southern Athens counties have seen 4 to 5.5 inches of rainfall since Sept. 19, Webb said. The worst of it is over, but counties are now dealing with continued runoff. There are currently flood warnings

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

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Flooding impacts parts of Ohio, some counties report damage

OHIO — Parts of central and southern Ohio are once again dealing with flooding after rain showers dumped on the regions over the weekend into Monday morning. A handful of counties were issued flood advisories or warnings over the past day. The National Weather Service estimates between 1.5 and 2.5 inches have fallen in the affected areas, leading to flooding along rivers, creeks and low-lying areas as of early Monday morning.

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

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Meigs County neighborhood devastated by flood, 5 rescued by boat

MEIGS COUNTY, Ohio (WOWK) — Intense flooding in Meigs County early Monday morning forced residents from their homes, with some needing boat rescues to escape the rising water. A waking nightmare is how residents of Long Hollow Road described their experience overnight when heavy rain caused a creek to rise, sending floodwaters right to their […]

Meigs County, OH · 09-22

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First Alert Weather Day | Ongoing flooding for Monday morning commute

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - The overnight heavy rain prompted several flash flood warnings across the Mid-Ohio Valley for Monday morning. High water will be around the region for the morning commute. It will be a good idea to leave early just in case the routes that you take may be covered in high water. Remember, turn around and find an alternate route if you do see high water on the roadways.

Parkersburg, WV · 09-21

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Tornado Warning Issued for Calhoun and Gilmer Counties in West Virginia

A Tornado Warning was issued early Monday morning for parts of Calhoun and Gilmer counties in West Virginia. The warning was for northeastern Calhoun County and northwestern Gilmer County. A strong storm was near Grantsville and moving east around 30 mph. Radar was showing rotation in the storm. Because of...

Calhoun County, WV · 09-21

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Multiple roads closed in Vinton County due to high water

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

NBC4 Columbus

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Vinton County declares state of emergency due to severe flooding

McARTHUR, Ohio (WCMH) — Vinton County emergency officials said it could be days before things are truly back to normal due to major flooding. The Vinton County Sheriff declared a level three emergency overnight Monday due to heavy rain, closing several roads and allowing only emergency vehicles on the roads. These are the same alert […]

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

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Vinton County residents still cleaning up after disastrous weekend flooding

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

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NOW: High water alerts in place across Vinton, Hocking and Athens counties

Vinton County, OH · 09-21

WSAZ

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First Alert Weather Day: Overnight and early heavy rain threat to start the day

Jackson County, WV · 09-21

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First Alert Weather Day: Flood threat remains through the night, very wet week ahead

PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) - *Flood Watch remains in effect for everyone through 12 p.m. Monday*. It’s been a very stormy day across the Mid-Ohio Valley with multiple rounds of storms and heavy rain. We’ll see more opportunities for showers and storms overnight tonight and into the upcoming week.

Parkersburg, WV · 09-20