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 NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Large stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Meigs, Morgan and Washington and northern West Virginia, including the following county, Pleasants. * WHEN...Until 700 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Some streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall, while others have crested and are starting to drop. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 445 AM EST, gauge reports indicated flooding along the rivers and larger streams, including the Little Muskingum River, Duck Creek, and the Shade River. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marietta, Belpre, Beverly, Coolville, Chesterhill, Forked Run State Park, Williamstown, New Haven, Belmont, Tuppers Plains, Chester, Syracuse, Lowell, Stockport, Fleming, Blennerhassett, Little Hocking, Bartlett, Devola and Willow Island. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood