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.
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 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1000 PM EST, gauge reports indicated flooding along the
rivers and larger streams, including the Little Muskingum
River, the Shade River, and Duck Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Beverly, Rio Grande, Albany, Coolville, Rutland, Chesterhill,
Forked Run State Park, Vienna, Williamstown, New Haven and
Mason.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood