Headline:
Flood Warning issued September 23 at 2:17AM EDT until September 23 at 10:10AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 11:17pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Hocking River at Athens affecting Athens County.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.
* WHERE...Hocking River at Athens.
* WHEN...Until this morning.
* IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Low areas, campground, and private camps
along the river between Athens and Coolville begin to flood. Much
of the city of Athens is protected up to 26 feet by levees. In
Nelsonville, the baseball field adjacent to Lake Hope Drive floods.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 20.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 16.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending
at 1:15 AM EDT Wednesday was 20.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
this morning and continue falling to 9.7 feet early Sunday
afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1
feet on 02/10/2019.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx.
The next statement will be issued this morning at 1015 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Athens, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov