Severe · Flood WarningActive alert
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:34PM EDT until September 21 at
Affecting Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
In effect until: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00 AM
Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH
Likely impact across 3 counties in OH; effects through 12:00 AM.
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.
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 228 PM EDT, The Ohio Department of Transportation reported that several roads remain closed due to flooding. In Vinton County, several roads remained closed including Highway 50 in the Bolins Mills area and in parts of McArthur. State Routes 681 and 356 remain closed in Athens County. Area creeks will begin to slowly recede to within their banks later this afternoon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe and Creola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™