Flood Warning until 05:30PM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and western West Virginia, including the following county, Mason.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, small rivers, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues this afternoon. This includes the Shade River near Chester which is currently in minor flood.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1248 PM EST, Several roads remain closed due to high water as runoff continues to result in creeks at or just above bankfull. This includes a section of Highway 50 just east of McCarthur and State Routes 160 and 349 near Hamden in Vinton County. In addition, portions of State Routes 143 and 124 in Meigs County are closed due to flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, New Haven, Middleport, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, and Coalton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS, OH ... GALLIA, OH ... JACKSON, OH ... MEIGS, OH ... VINTON, OH ... WASHINGTON, OH ... MASON, WV
Instructions:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Address/Location
City of Athens, Ohio
Athens City Bldg
Athens, OH 45701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-594-2900