Flood Warning until 03:30PM 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Western Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... North Central Mason County in western West Virginia...
* WHEN...Until 330 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1034 AM EDT, Several creeks have risen out of their banks including the Shade River near Chester. This has resulted in several road closures due to flooding as reported by the Ohio Department of Transportation. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Pomeroy, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Darwin, Harrisonville, Dexter, Dyesville, Reedsville, Portland and Salem Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* AFFECTED AREAS: ATHENS, OH ... GALLIA, OH ... MEIGS, OH ... WASHINGTON, OH ... JACKSON, WV ... MASON, WV ... WOOD, WV
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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Flood Warning
