Flash Flood Warning until 03:15PM 
FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* Until 315 PM EDT.
* At 1121 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. This area received between 2 to 4 inches from thunderstorms overnight and is particularly vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Athens, Belpre, Nelsonville, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State Park, Washington, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Stroud Run State Park, The Plains and Little Hocking.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS, OH ... VINTON, OH ... WASHINGTON, OH
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.
Address/Location
City of Athens, Ohio
Athens City Bldg
Athens, OH 45701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-594-2900
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP CITYNEWS followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flash Flood Warning
