Jackson County WV 9-1-1 Communications Center

09/22/2026

Reminder: We are asking everyone to share this information for anyone needing to report flood damage!

09/21/2026

⚠️Flood Damage Reporting⚠️

The Jackson County Office of Emergency Management has received reports of a small number of homes being affected by flooding during the recent rain event.

If your home or property experienced flood water entering the structure or other damage as a result of the recent rainfall, please take photos of the damage and complete the damage survey below.

📸 **Please take photos of any damage before making repairs or cleaning up, if possible.**

This information is important because it allows the Office of Emergency Management to document the impacts to our community and work with our partners and other organizations to identify resources that may be available to assist affected residents.

Completing the survey does not guarantee that assistance will be available, but having accurate information about the damage and needs in our community helps us better coordinate with our partners and determine what resources may be available.

If you were affected, please take a few minutes to report your damage here:

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/de033ec0327f4a5db41884eb5fc0974b

If you have questions or need assistance completing the survey, please contact the Jackson County Office of Emergency Management.

09/20/2026

⚠️ HIGH WATER ALERT ⚠️

Jackson County 911 & Emergency Management is aware of high water over roadways in several areas.

Please use caution when traveling and NEVER attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Turn around, don’t drown. 🌧️🚗

If you encounter a flooded roadway, find an alternate route. Please allow yourself additional travel time, use alternate routes when possible, and continue to monitor conditions as rainfall continues.

09/01/2026

A heat advisory will go into effect this afternoon starting at 1 PM until 8 PM Wednesday evening. Heat index values up to are 103 expected. The high temperatures paired with oppressive humidity may cause heat-related illness. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

08/11/2026

Ritchie Bridge closure

08/11/2026

***UPDATE: The water has receded enough to reopen the road, there is still water so use caution in the area***

🚨ROAD CLOSURE – HIGH WATER🚨

The intersection of Pleasant Valley Rd and Charleston Rd is currently CLOSED due to high water.

⚠️Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

Water levels and road conditions can change quickly. Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

Please share this information to help keep others safe.

08/11/2026

🚨 HIGH WATER REPORTED IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF JACKSON COUNTY 🚨

The Jackson County Emergency Management/911 Center is receiving reports of high water and water running across roadways in multiple areas of the county.

⚠️ Please use extreme caution when traveling. Water over a roadway can be deeper and moving faster than it appears, and road conditions can change quickly.

TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN.
If you encounter water covering the roadway:

➡️ DO NOT attempt to drive through it.
➡️ Turn around and find an alternate route.
➡️ Never drive around barricades or road-closed signs.
➡️ Slow down and use extra caution, especially in areas prone to flooding.

Remember: It only takes a small amount of moving water to sweep a vehicle off the roadway.

Please allow extra travel time, stay alert, and keep an eye on changing conditions.

📞 If you encounter an emergency or become stranded by floodwater, call 911.

Jackson County Emergency Management encourages everyone to stay safe and avoid unnecessary travel through flooded areas.

08/11/2026

07/22/2026