The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, April 9, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 04/4/18, 12:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2018 – 12:00PM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation;
- CR 1 – Kimberly Rd, one lane at McKee asphalt
- CR 4 – Glenn Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
- CR 17A – Hebbardsville Rd, at McGrath Rd
- CR 18 – Potter Rd, SR550 to Emma Wyatt Rd
- CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, Alexander Church Rd to Cameron Rd
- CR 24 – Harmony Rd, South Canaan Rd to dead end
- CR 27 – Millfield Rd, Truetown Rd to the bridge
- CR 31 – Oakdale Rd, McLeish Rd to Johnson Run Rd
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Rd, SR550 to New England Rd
- CR 58 – Frost Rd, Smith Rd to Frost
- CR 59 – Four Mile Rd, SR144 to Ridge Rd
- CR 68 – Johnson Run Rd, at Oakdale Rd, restricted
- CR 85 – Big Run Rd, SR550 – County Line
- CR 93 – Main St, SR13 to Bell Rd
- CR 93 – Truetown Rd, SR685 to Oregon Ridge Rd
- CR 109 – Beebe Rd, Beebe bridge to County line
- SR13 – SR550 to SR682, restricted
- SR13 – SR685 to SR329
- SR13 – SR329 to SR78
- SR56 – Vinton Co line to Athens Corp Limit
- SR78 – Morgan Co line to SR13, Glouster
- SR144 – US50 to SR13
- SR329 – SR550 to SR13
- SR356 – SR681 to SR56
- SR550 – SR690 to SR329
- SR550 – SR329 to SR377
- SR681 – SR356 to US50
- SR685 – SR78 to SR13
- SR690 – US50 to SR550
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 04/4/18, 9:30AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 4, 2018 – 9:30AM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and the Ohio Department of Transportation;
- CR 1 – Kimberly Rd, one lane at McKee asphalt
- CR 4 – Glenn Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
- CR 17A – Hebbardsville Rd, at McGrath Rd
- CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, Alexander Church Rd to Cameron Rd
- CR 24 – Harmony Rd, South Canaan Rd to dead end
- CR 27 – Millfield Rd, Truetown Rd to the bridge
- CR 31 – Oakdale Rd, McLeish Rd to Johnson Run Rd
- CR 58 – Frost Rd, Smith Rd to Frost
- CR 59 – Four Mile Rd, SR144 to Ridge Rd
- CR 93 – Main St, SR13 to Bell Rd
- SR13 – SR550 to SR682, restricted
- SR13 – SR685 to SR329
- SR13 – SR329 to SR78
- SR56 – Vinton Co line to Athens Corp Limit
- SR78 – Morgan Co line to SR13, Glouster
- SR144 – US50 to SR13
- SR329 – SR550 to SR13
- SR356 – SR681 to SR56
- SR550 – SR690 to SR329
- SR550 – SR329 to SR377
- SR681 – SR356 to US50
- SR685 – SR78 to SR13
- SR690 – US50 to SR550
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
ATHENS CO SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 1AM, WED, 4/4/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
ATHENS COUNTY SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH UNTIL 1:00AM, WEDNESDAY, 4/4/2018.
REMEMBER, A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH MEANS CONDITIONS ARE FAVORABLE FOR SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS IN AND CLOSE TO THE WATCH AREA. PERSONS IN THESE AREAS SHOULD BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS AND LISTEN FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS. SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS CAN AND OCCASIONALLY DO PRODUCE TORNADOES.
STAY TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO, LOCAL TV, RADIO OR YOUR CABLE TELEVISION PROVIDER FOR LATER STATEMENTS AND POSSIBLE WARNINGS.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 04/3/18, 3:30PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2018 – 3:30PM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads by the Athens County Engineer’s Office;
- CR 4 – Glenn Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
- CR 9 – Salem Rd, Vore Ridge Rd to Rhoric Rd
- CR 10 – Baker Rd, Swart Rd to SR681
- CR 10 – Baker Rd, SR681 to Factory Rd
- CR 10 – Baker Rd, at Marshfield Rd
- CR 12 – Washington Rd, Dixon Rd to old stone quarry
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at McGraff Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Texas Eastern
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Chase Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Pleasanton Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Pleasant Hill Rd
- CR 18 – Potter Rd – SR550 to the end of Watt Rd
- CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, Meadowbrook Rd to SR681
- CR 31 Oakdale Rd, to the Athens/ Perry Line
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Rd, SR690 to Smith Rd
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Rd, SR550 to New England Rd
- CR 42 – Fossil Rock Rd, Ruth Rd to Jeffers Rd
- CR 42, Mill School Rd, at Rodehaver Rd
- CR 44 – Shade Rd, at Carter Rd
- CR 49 – Joy Rd
- CR 53 – Lottridge Rd, Robinson Rd to County Line
- CR 57 – Rodehaver Rd, Lottridge Rd to Dog Hollow Rd
- CR 58 – Frost Rd
- CR 65 – Deep Hollow Rd, Jordan Run Rd to Brimstone Rd
- CR 69 – Chase Rd, Cherry Ridge Rd to Fisher Rd
- CR 70 – Meadowbrook Rd, Rossiter Rd to Ladd Ridge Rd
- CR 78, Marion Johnson Rd, Selby Rd to Barrows Rd
- CR 97, Pearlwood Rd, at intersection of Morris Rd
- CR 100 – Rhoric Rd, Between Salem Rd and 5 points
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 04/3/18, 2:30PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 3, 2018 – 2:30PM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads by the Athens County Engineer’s Office;
- CR 9 – Salem Rd, Vore Ridge Rd to Rhoric Rd
- CR 10 – Baker Rd, Swart Rd to SR681
- CR 10 – SR681 to Factory Rd
- CR 12 – Washington Rd, Dixon Rd to old stone quarry
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at McGraff Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Texas Eastern
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Chase Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Pleasanton Rd
- CR 17 – Fisher Rd, at Pleasant Hill Rd
- CR 18 – Potter Rd – SR550 to the end of Watt Rd
- CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, Meadowbrook Rd to SR681
- CR 31 Oakdale Rd, to the Athens/ Perry Line
- CR 34 – Dutch Creek Rd, SR690 to Smith Rd
- CR 38 – Sand Rock Rd, SR550 to New England Rd
- CR 42 – Fossil Rock Rd, Ruth Rd to Jeffers Rd
- CR 44 – Shade Rd, at Carter Rd
- CR 49 – Joy Rd
- CR 53 – Lottridge Rd, Robinson Rd to County Line
- CR 57 – Rodehaver Rd, Lottridge Rd to Dog Hollow Rd
- CR 58 – Frost Rd
- CR 65 – Deep Hollow Rd, Jordan Run Rd to Brimstone Rd
- CR 69 – Chase Rd, Cerry Ridge Rd to Fisher Rd
- CR 70 – Meadowbrook Rd, Rossiter Rd to Ladd Ridge Rd
- CR 78, Marion Johnson Rd, Selby Rd to Barrows Rd
- CR 97, Pearlwood Rd, at intersection of Morris Rd
- CR 100 – Rhoric Rd, Between Salem Rd and 5 points
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.
ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 3:45PM, TUE, 4/3/18, IF THREATENED SEEK SHELTER ON HIGH GROUND!
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Athens County until 3:45 PM, Tuesday, 4/3/2018. At 12:49 PM, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
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 Water Bill Payments only handled at Auditor’s Office starting Mon, 4/9/18, online bill pay not affected
The City of Nelsonville announces that beginning Monday, April 9, 2018, all Nelsonville water bill payments will need to be paid at the Nelsonville City Auditor’s office at 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville. The option to pay your water bill online is not affected by this change. Online water bill payment can be accessed at the City’s website, http://www.cityofnelsonville.com.
ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM, TUE, 4/3/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Athens County until 3 PM, Tuesday, 4/3/2018. Saturated grounds and training showers and thunderstorms will be passing over the area. Flooding of small streams and creeks can become out of their banks.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued
Athens Co Outdoor Emergency Warning Siren TEST Nelsonville, The Plains, New Marshfield, 12noon Wed, 4/4/18
The outdoor emergency warning sirens in Nelsonville, The Plains and New Marshfield will be tested at 12 noon on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, with a one minute sounding of the sirens. Residents are asked not to call local emergency agencies inquiring why the sirens are sounding.
The outdoor warning siren system is normally tested on the first Wednesday of every month at 12:00 p.m. The monthly test will be cancelled if severe weather is threatening. If severe weather cancels the test it will be postponed until the next month. There are three conditions that result in the warning sirens being activated in Athens County.
- Severe Weather
- When the National Weather Service initiates a Tornado Warning for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
- When the National Weather Service initiates a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (winds 58+ mph, large hail, severe lightening, and heavy rains), for an area that includes areas of Athens County.
- When there is an actual enemy or terrorist attack against the United States has been detected and is threatening areas of Athens County and protective action should be taken immediately.
- When a public safety emergency occurs, the sirens will be used to alert the public of emergencies such as hazardous materials incidents and civil disturbances.
When the outdoor warning sirens are sounded for an emergency they will be activated for five minutes. When you hear the warning sirens you should do the following;
- DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 to ask why the sirens are sounding as this can overload the 9-1-1 emergency response system.
- Remember, outdoor warning sirens are just that, out-door warning. The sirens are meant to be heard outside to signal you to go indoors and tune your radio or television station to the local Emergency Alert System (EAS) Station. As homes continue to become more energy efficient and sound proofing enhanced, outdoor warning sirens that once could be heard decades ago inside of a home can no longer be heard. That’s why other means of warning are in place.
- Go immediately to a safe area in your home or building, if high winds, severe thunder, and lightning are present.
- If you are outside away from possible shelter, lie flat on the ground away from trees until the storm passes. If in a vehicle, get out and find a more substantial structure.
- Carry a battery-operated radio or NOAA all hazard alert radio to your safe area. You will know when the storm or emergency has passed and when it is clear to leave your safe area.
- The Athens County SIRENS DO NOT identify specific types of storms or emergencies; therefore, you should immediately seek shelter and tune to local television or radio for further information.
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