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Coverage dated September 21, 2026

Families displaced, homes wrecked after severe flooding in Vinton County

Headline from WOWK Charleston

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.

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  1. NBC 4 Columbus

    Vinton County declares state of emergency due to severe flooding (opens NBC 4 Columbus)

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    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 …

  2. WOWK Charleston

    Families displaced, homes wrecked after severe flooding in Vinton County (opens WOWK Charleston)

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    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.

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