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Flood Warning
Issued: 1:53 PM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Morgan, Perry and Washington. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 839 AM EST, Strong rises on creeks and streams continue due to runoff from overnight rain. This has resulted in several flooded roads across the warned area. Some larger creeks experiencing minor flooding include Sunday Creek in Athens County and the upper portions of Duck Creek in Washington County. - In Glouster, expect flooding of South Town Street, Kennedy Road, and the Glouster Memorial Park. In Macksburg, expect flooding of Main Street near the creek along with other low- lying locations. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Beverly, Chauncey, Corning, Lowell, and Macksburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. &&
Flood Warning
Issued: 11:40 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington and western West Virginia, including the following county, Mason. * WHEN...Until 530 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, small rivers, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations continues into the afternoon. This includes the Shade River near Chester which is currently in minor flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 636 AM EST, Doppler radar and gauges indicated another round of heavy rain moving across the warned area. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The Shade River near Chester remains in minor flood stage and holding steady. The current stage is just under 19 feet, which results in flooding impacts to low sections of Scout Camp Road and Sugar Creek Bridge. Additional minor flooding is likely along the river and throughout the warned area. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Locally higher amounts are possible in heavier showers. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Jackson, Wellston, Pomeroy, Mcarthur, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Lake Hope State Park, Forked Run State Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Middleport, Chester, Hamden, Syracuse, Hartford City and Coalton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 9:10 AM Mar. 5, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Moderate to heavy rainfall from Tuesday night and Wednesday has left soils vulnerable to significant runoff with any additional rainfall picked up today. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. &&
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