Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 12 at 9:34PM EDT until August 13 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 12, 2026 - 6:34pm
Expires:
August 13, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 400 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding continues across portions of the area from heavy
rainfall on Tuesday. Several roads remain closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 932 PM EDT, flooding from heavy rainfall on Tuesday continues
across portions of the area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State Park,
Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, The Plains and Stroud
Run State Park.
- 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; Vinton, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov