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Flood Warning — Athens, OH

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 10:12 AM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 9:49 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Jacksonville and Trimble. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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Athens, OH · 39.481°, -82.081°

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Sep 21, 9:49 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 549 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Jacksonville and Trimble. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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