Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:06AM EDT until June 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Alert Description
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1005 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The Plains and Stroud Run State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.