Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Hocking River at Athens affecting Athens County. For the Hocking River...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Hocking River at Athens.

* WHEN...From late tonight to Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 21.0 feet, South Canaan Road and Township Road 605 in the vicinity of US Route 50 flood. Glen Ebon Road begins to flood. Hockhocking Adena Bikeway near West State Street begins to flood. In Chauncey, areas along Ohio Routes 13 and 682 flood. At 21.5 feet, Four homes along 1100 block of Harmony Road flood at 21 to 22 feet. Athens Community Center parking lot and tennis courts flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:15 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late tonight to a crest of 21.5 feet early tomorrow afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 21.5 feet on 01/09/1998. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS, OH

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 1000 AM EDT.