Severe · Flood WarningThis alert has expired. It is kept for reference.
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 10:43AM EDT until September 21 at
Affecting Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH
In effect until: Sep 21, 2026, 6:00 PM
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH
Likely impact across 4 counties in OH; effects through 6:00 PM.
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...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1042 AM EDT, Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicated between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain fell overnight resulting in creeks rising out of their banks and flooding adjacent roads. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Nelsonville, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The Plains, Stroud Run State Park and Creola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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