Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 21 at 9:18PM EDT until September 22 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 6:18pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio...
Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 900 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is occurring. Numerous roads remain
closed due to flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 917 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported numerous roads that
were flooded in the warned area due to heavy rain from earlier
thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Athens, Nelsonville, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Buchtel,
Amesville, 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.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov