Flood Warning until 06:00AM Friday 
...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning 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 occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Hocking River at Athens.
* WHEN...From this morning to Friday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 20.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 AM EDT Thursday was 20.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 20.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.8 feet on 01/13/2005. - 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 this evening at 900 PM EDT.
Address/Location
City of Athens, Ohio
Athens City Bldg
Athens, OH 45701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 740-594-2900