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Flood Warning — Muskingum, OH

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 21, 10:12 AM UTC · Updated Sep 21, 8:42 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Southwestern Muskingum County in east central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 442 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Zanesville, South Zanesville, Philo, Fultonham, Cannelville, East Fultonham, Duncan Falls and Blue Rock State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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Muskingum, OH · 39.848°, -82.058°

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Sep 21, 8:42 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Southwestern Muskingum County in east central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 442 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Zanesville, South Zanesville, Philo, Fultonham, Cannelville, East Fultonham, Duncan Falls and Blue Rock State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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.

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