The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County, in effect from 2:00 AM, Friday, March 24, 2023, until 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023.
WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE…Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including the following counties, in northeast Kentucky, Boyd, Carter and Greenup. In southeast Ohio, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Vinton and Washington. In West Virginia, Cabell, Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt and Wood.
WHEN…From 2:00 AM, Friday, March 24, 2023, until 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 25, 2023.
IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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