Athens Co Flood Watch until 8AM, Fri, 8/14/2026, Excessive runoff may result in flooding of flood-prone locations, monitor forecasts, watch for rapidly changing weather conditions

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County until 8:00AM, Friday August 14, 2026.

WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

WHERE…Portions of Southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington counties.

WHEN…Until 8:00AM, Friday August 14, 2026.

IMPACTS…Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A series of weather systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may cause flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Monitor later forecasts and be prepared to act should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on Twitter and Facebook pages.