Headline:
Flood Warning issued August 14 at 4:49PM EDT until August 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 14, 2026 - 1:49pm
Expires:
August 14, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by prior excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.
* 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 449 PM EDT, flooding is ongoing with several roads reported
closed. Doppler radar and area rain gauges indicate between 1.75
and 2 inches of rain have 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