Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 4 at 7:40PM EDT until May 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2025 - 4:40pm
Expires:
May 5, 2025 - 5:00am
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 800 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 738 PM EDT, several roads in parts of southeast Ohio
remain closed due to minor flooding from heavy rain since
Friday. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain had fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but little if any additional
rainfall is expected through the night.
- 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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