...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Jackson, Meigs, Morgan, Perry and Vinton. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 624 AM EDT, Numerous roads are closed throughout the area due to previous rainfall. Sunday Creek was causing issues, including the Glouster, Trimble, and Jacksonville areas. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Wellston, Nelsonville, Glouster, Mcarthur, Albany, Shawnee, Lake Hope State Park, Chauncey, Hamden, New Straitsville, Corning, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Coalton, Trimble, Zaleski, Hemlock, Amesville and Rendville. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
