Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 10:49AM EDT until May 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 7:49am
Expires:
May 4, 2025 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by runoff from excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan, Perry and Vinton.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1046 AM EDT, Several roads in parts of Southeast Ohio
remain closed due to minor flooding from heavier rains on
Saturday. More rain is anticipated today.
- 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