Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Lawrence, Meigs, Morgan and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants and Wood. * WHEN...Until 500 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 146 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. As water continues to work down the watershed through this afternoon, sharp rises will be observed on smaller drainages. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Parkersburg, Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Beverly, Rio Grande, Albany, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Chesterhill, Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Ravenswood, Williamstown, New Haven and Mason. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood