Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 8:52PM EDT until August 15 at 3:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 5:52pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 300 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings could be
inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 847 PM EDT, flooding is ongoing with several roads closed
across the area due to lingering high water. Doppler radar and
area rain gauges indicate between 1.75 and 2 inches of rain fell
earlier this morning.
- Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jacksonville, Trimble and Amesville.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov