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Flood Warning
Issued: 2:49 AM Mar. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington. * WHEN...Until 700 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks 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 946 PM EST, several county roads remain closed due to residual flooding from area creeks, particularly in low-lying areas. Expect high water to linger overnight even though the creeks have receded to within their respective banks. This includes low-lying areas along the lower portions of the Hocking River and Shade Rivers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Middleport, and Chester. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely. &&
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