Headline:
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 2:35PM EST until March 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 5, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
March 5, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Athens, Morgan, Perry and Washington.
* WHEN...Until 100 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and
flood-prone locations is occurring. Low-water crossings are
inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 222 PM EST, Strong rises on creeks and streams continue
due to runoff from overnight rain. This has resulted in
several flooded roads across the warned area. Some larger
creeks experiencing minor flooding include Sunday Creek in
Athens County and both Duck Creek and the Little Muskingum
River in Washington County.
- Along Sunday Creek, in Glouster, expect flooding of South
Town Street, Kennedy Road, and portions of West Main Street.
In Trimble, expect flooding of Ohio Route 13. Along Duck
Creek, in Macksburg, expect flooding of Main Street and Broad
Street. In Whipple, expect flooding at intersection of Kohl
Road and Whipple Run Road and Route 16 above Stanleyville. In
addition, flooding of low-lying areas along the Hocking River
is possible tonight.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Glouster, Trimble, Jacksonville, Beverly, Chauncey, Lowell,
Whipple, and Macksburg.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll
free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov