Ohio Severe Flood Warning | Effective 09/21/2026 02:49

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 5:49AM EDT until September 21 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 21, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires: 
September 21, 2026 - 8:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Jacksonville and Trimble. - 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