Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 4:21AM EDT until May 4 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 1:21am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan, Perry and Vinton.
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 420 AM EDT, Numerous roads are closed throughout the area
due to previous rainfall. Sunday Creek was causing issues,
including the Glouster, Trimble, and Jacksonville areas.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Wellston, Nelsonville, Glouster, Mcarthur, Albany,
Shawnee, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Hamden, New
Straitsville, Corning, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Coalton,
Trimble, Zaleski, Hemlock, Amesville and Rendville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV