Full Notification

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington.

* WHEN...Until 400 PM EST.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1003 AM EST, Several county roads remain closed due to continued flooding from area creeks, particularly in low- lying areas. Expect high water to linger into this afternoon even after the creeks have receded to within their respective banks. - Flooding of low-lying areas along the lower portions of the Hocking River and Shade River can be expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Middleport, and Chester. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS, OH ... GALLIA, OH ... JACKSON, OH ... MEIGS, OH ... VINTON, OH ... WASHINGTON, OH

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.