ATHENS, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Vinton, OH;… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At
Flooding in Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Morgan, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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