Flood Warning until 08:00AM Thursday 
...The Flood Warning continues 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...Until Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Low sections of Harmony Road begin to flood. In Nelsonville, the baseball fields along Watkins Street flood. At 20.0 feet, Low areas, campground, and private camps along the river between Athens and Coolville begin to flood. Much of the city of Athens is protected up to 26 feet by levees. In Nelsonville, the baseball field adjacent to Lake Hope Drive floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 18.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.0 feet just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on 02/19/2022. - 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. 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 late tonight at 200 AM EDT.
Address/Location
City of Athens, Ohio
Athens City Bldg
Athens, OH 45701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-594-2900