THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH FOR ATHENS COUNTY FROM 11PM THURSDAY, 4/2 UNTIL 2AM SATURDAY, 4/4.
WHAT: MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF RAIN
HOW MUCH: TOTAL ACCUMULATIONS COULD BE AROUND 2 INCHES
IMPACT: SMALL STREAM FLOODING IS POSSIBLE. MAINSTEM RIVERS WILL SEE SIGNIFICANT RISES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS: A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON CURRENT FORECASTS.
YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

