ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
February 17, 2018, 13:40 hours
Athens County is under a LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY. Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be icy. Motorists are urged to drive very cautiously.
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Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee meeting Wed, 2/21/18, 6PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The City of Nelsonville Parks and Recreation Committee will hold a meeting on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 6:00PM in council chambers at City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss parks and recreation plans for 2018. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/16/18, 4:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
February 16, 2018 – 4:00PM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and ODOT;
- CR 1 – Kimberly Road
- CR 4 – Glen Ebon Road
- CR 17 – Fisher Road
- CR 18 – Potter Road
- CR 19 – Hebbardsville Road
- CR 31 – Oakdale Road
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Road
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Road
- CR 53 – Lottridge Road
- CR 58 – Frost Road
- CR 59 – Joy Road
- CR 59 – Four Mile Creek Road, restricted
- CR 85 – Big Run Road
- CR 93 – Truetown Road, restricted
- SR 13 – SR550 to Glouster
- SR 56 – Vinton County line to Athens
- SR 144 – US50 to SR329
- SR 329 – SR144 to SR550
- SR 356 – SR681 to SR56
- SR 550 – SR690 to SR329
- SR 550 – SR329 to SR377
- SR 681 – SR356 to US50
- SR 685 – Restricted SR78 to SR13
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/16/18, 2:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
February 16, 2018 – 2:00PM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and ODOT;
- CR 1 – Kimberly Road
- CR 17 – Fisher Road
- CR 18 – Potter Road
- CR 31 – Oakdale Road
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Road
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Road
- CR 53 – Lottridge Road
- CR 58 – Frost Road
- CR 59 – Joy Road
- SR 13 – SR550 to Glouster
- SR 56 – Vinton County line to Athens
- SR 144 – US50 to SR329
- SR 329 – SR144 to SR550
- SR 356 – SR681 to SR56
- SR 550 – SR690 to SR329
- SR 550 – SR329 to SR377
- SR 681 – SR356 to US50
- SR 685 – Restricted SR78 to SR13
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/16/18, 11:00AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
February 16, 2018 – 11:00AM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and ODOT;
- CR 17 – Fisher Road
- CR 18 – Potter Road
- CR 31 – Oakdale Road
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Road
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Road
- CR 53 – Lottridge Road
- CR 59 – Joy Road
- SR 56 – Between Vinton County line and Athens
- SR 550 – Between SR690 and SR329
- SR 550 – Between SR329 and SR377
- SR 685 – Restricted Between SR78 and SR13
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/16/18, 9:00AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!
February 16, 2018 – 9:00AM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and ODOT;
- CR 18 – Potter Road
- CR 31 – Oakdale Road
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Road
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Road
- CR 59 – Joy Road
- SR 56 – Between Vinton County line and Athens
- SR 550 – Between SR690 and SR329
- SR 550 – Between SR329 and SR377
- SR 685 – Restricted Between SR78 and SR13
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
ATHENS CO FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 12:45PM, FRI, 2/16/18, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENED!
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Small Streams in Athens County until 12:45 PM, Friday, 2/16/18.
At 648 AM, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the area. The heavy rain will cause flooding. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
Please report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800-401-9535, when you can do so safely.
You may also report severe weather by posting your report to the Charleston West Virginia National Weather Service Facebook Page, or by using the Twitter Hashtag, #NWSRLX.
Nelsonville Finance Committee meeting Mon, 2/19/18, 7PM, the public is invited and encouraged to attend
The Nelsonville Finance Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 7:00PM in council chambers at City Hall. The topic of discussion will be final budgetary approvals. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Nelsonville City offices closed Mon, 2/19/18 for President’s Day, will re-open Tue, 2/20/18 for regular business hours
The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2018 in observance of President’s Day. City offices will re-open for business on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 for regular business hours.
ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH FROM 7PM, WED, 2/14/18 TO 7PM, FRI, 2/16/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Athens County from 7pm, Wednesday, 2/14/18 until 7PM, Friday, 2/16/18.
A complex storm system has the potential to produce between 1 to 3 inches of rain from Wednesday evening through Friday evening. With the ground being saturated from previous rains, coupled with streams and rivers running high, this rain has the potential to cause flooding throughout the area.
Flooded roadways are a possibility, especially along streams, creeks and rivers. Flooding of Low lying, poor drainage areas, streams, creeks and rivers are possible.
All rivers in the watch area will see significant rises and could exceed flood stage.
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.
