Flood Warning: Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

Flood Warning

Severe

Flood Warning issued September 20 at 6:54PM EDT until September 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Issued Sun, Sep 20, 6:54 PM EDTUntil Sun, Sep 20, 9:00 PM EDT ending now

Areas Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH

Full text

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 654 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe, and Creola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

NWS Charleston WV