Families Displaced, Homes Wrecked After Severe Flooding in Vinton County

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 [...]

Severe flooding hits Vinton County

MCARTHUR, Ohio — Vinton County is experiencing an emergency as a result of severe flooding.

Vinton County flooding prompts water rescues; Red Cross aids dozens as routes close

Floodwaters again swamped parts of southeast Ohio after heavy storms pushed Lake Rupert over its banks and into nearby roadways, leaving drivers to navigate dee

Vinton County thanks first responders after days of flash flooding

MCARTHUR, Ohio — Vinton County officials are thanking a coalition of fire departments, water rescue teams and emergency responders who spent days battling flash flooding that swamped roads and waterways across the county. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for northeastern Vinton County, along with parts of Athens and Meigs counties, effective […]