Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 4:42AM EDT until September 21 at 10:45AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 1:42am
Expires:
September 21, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
* WHERE...Southwestern Muskingum County in east central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to
excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 442 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Zanesville, South Zanesville, Philo, Fultonham, Cannelville, East
Fultonham, Duncan Falls and Blue Rock State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Area Description:
Muskingum, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Pittsburgh PA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov