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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Large 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 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, large creeks and streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 318 PM EST, gauge reports indicated flooding along the rivers and larger streams, including the Little Muskingum River and the Shade River. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - 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