ATHENS CO WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT 3PM THU, 3/1/18 TO 2AM FRI, 3/2/18, WINDS 10 TO 20MPH, GUSTS UP TO 50MPH!

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Wind Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Athens County, which is in effect from 3 PM this afternoon Thursday, 3/1/18 until 2 AM Friday, 3/2/18.

  • TIMING – Late this afternoon into tonight.
  • WINDS – West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
  • IMPACTS – Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Trees and limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Wind Advisory means that wind gusts of 46 mph to 57 mph are expected. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

SR78 single lane, between Murray City and Glouster, E of Hunterdon Rd until further notice, please avoid this area

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ODOT Narrow Road

The Ohio Department of Transportation has reduced State Route 78 to a single lane, at the Hocking County line between Murray City and Glouster, east of Hunterdon Road until further notice. The roadway is being closed for a ground slip. ODOT has placed traffic signals at the area to control traffic.  Please avoid this area.

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/26/18, 11:00AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

February 26, 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 4 – Glen Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
  • CR 17 – Fisher Rd, McGrath Rd to Chase Rd
  • CR 58 – Frost Rd, US50 to TWP Frost Rd
  • CR 59 – Four Mile Rd, SR144 to Ridge Rd
  • CR 109 – Beebe Rd, County line to Jewell Rd
  • SR56 – Restricted, Vinton Co Line to Athens City
  • SR144 – US50 to SR329
  • SR329 – US50 to SR144
  • SR356 – SR681 to SR56

Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/23/18, 12:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

February 23, 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 ODOT;

  • CR 4 – Glen Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
  • CR 17 – Fisher Rd, McGrath Rd to Chase Rd
  • CR 58 – Frost Rd, US50 to TWP Frost Rd
  • CR 59 – Four Mile Rd, SR144 to Ridge Rd
  • CR 109 – Beebe Rd, County line to Jewell Rd
  • SR56 – Restricted, Vinton Co Line to Athens City
  • SR144 – US50 to SR329
  • SR329 – US50 to SR144
  • SR681 – Restricted, SR356 to US50

Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

ATHENS CO FLOOD ALERT, Large scale flooding possible across county through Sun, 2/25/18, Be prepared to take action if needed!

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Periods of heavy rain into the weekend will increase the threat for flooding through Sunday in Athens County. Waves of low pressure, along a front over the area, will bring several more rounds of heavy rainfall throughout the weekend ending Sunday afternoon.

Flooding of poor drainage and low-lying areas and roadways, especially along small streams, creeks and the Hocking River, are likely across Athens County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS;

There is a potential for large scale flooding across Athens County based on current forecasts. Athens County residents should monitor forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to act should flooding develop.

Knowing the answers to these questions ahead of time can save your life.

  • Is your home, business or school in a floodplain?
  • Where is water likely to collect on the roadways you most often travel?
  • What is the fastest way to get to higher ground?

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Make sure your cell phone and portable radios are all charged in case you lose power or need to evacuate. Also make sure you have back-up batteries on hand.

If it is likely your home will flood, don’t wait to be ordered to leave; evacuate yourself! Make alternative plans for a place to stay. If you have pets, take them with you or plan to board them at a facility well away from the flooding danger.

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/23/18, 9:00AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

February 23, 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 4 – Glen Ebon Rd, US33 to SR691
  • CR 17 – Fisher Rd, McGrath Rd to Chase Rd
  • CR 58 – Frost Rd, US50 to TWP Frost Rd
  • CR 59 – Four Mile Rd, SR144 to Ridge Rd
  • SR56 – Vinton Co Line to Athens City
  • SR144 – US50 to SR329
  • SR329 – US50 to SR144
  • SR329 – SR144 to SR550
  • SR329 – SR550 to SR13
  • SR356 – SR681 to SR56
  • SR377 – SR550 to Morgan Co Line
  • SR550 – East SR329 to SR377
  • SR681 – Restricted, SR356 to US50
  • SR685 – Restricted, SR78 to SR13

Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/22/18, 4:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

February 22, 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 Rd, near McKee Paving
  • CR 1 – Carbondale Rd, Dowler Ridge to Gabriel Hill Rd
  • CR 12 – Washington Rd, US50 intersection near Diamond Stone Rd
  • CR 12 – Washington Rd, US50 to Chesser Rd
  • CR 15 – Wood Rd, SR681 to Sandusky Rd
  • CR 17 – Fisher Rd, Oxley Rd to Harner Rd
  • CR 17 – Fisher Rd, Pleasant Hill Rd to Chase Rd
  • CR 18 – Potter Rd, SR550 to Emma Wyatt Rd
  • CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, Fisher Rd to Cameron Rd
  • CR 19 – Hebbardsville Rd, SR681 to Enlow Rd
  • CR 34 – Dutch Creek Rd, SR690 to Pete Smith Rd
  • CR 38 – Sand Rock Road, SR550 to New England Rd
  • CR 42 – Fossil Rock Rd, Shade Rd to Jeffers Rd
  • CR 44 – Bucks Lake Rd, Carter Rd to Hogue Hollow Rd
  • CR 46 – Blackwood Rd, Covered bridge to County line
  • CR 49 – Joy Rd, SR377 to County Line
  • CR 53 – Lottridge Rd, 379 Lottridge Rd to County Line
  • CR 57 – S. Rodehaver Rd, Lottridege Rd to Dog Hollow Rd
  • CR 58 – Frost Rd, Smith Rd to Frost Rd
  • CR 65 – Deep Hollow Rd, Johnson Run Rd to Brimstone Rd
  • CR 69 – Chase Rd, Fisher Rd to Cherry Ridge Rd
  • CR 69 – Chase Rd, Pugh Rd to Pearlwood Rd
  • CR 70 – Meadowbrook Rd, Hebbardsville Rd to Ladd Ridge Rd
  • CR 78 – Marion Johnson Rd, Cameron Rd to Selby Rd
  • Cr 85 – Big Run Rd, SR329 to County line
  • CR 100 – Rhoric Rd, Salem Rd to Five Points Rd
  • CR 109 – Beebe Rd, Fossil Rock Rd to Graham Chapel Rd
  • SR56 – Vinton Co Line to Athens City
  • SR144 – US50 to SR329
  • SR329 – Restricted, SR144 to SR550
  • SR329 – SR550 to SR13
  • SR356 – SR681 to SR56
  • SR377 – SR550 to Morgan Co Line
  • SR550 – US33 to SR690
  • SR681 – Restricted, SR356 to US50
  • SR685 – Restricted, SR78 to SR13
  • SR690 – US50 to SR550

Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

Nelsonville Police Determine Reported Threat to Nelsonville/ York Schools Not Credible and no danger to students

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The Nelsonville Police Department received information this morning about a possible threat to the Nelsonville/ York School complex. Nelsonville police officers investigated the threat immediately and determined that it was not a credible threat and there was no danger to any students or the school complex, and there was no need to place the school complex in a lock-down situation.  The Nelsonville Police Department worked closely with administrators at Nelsonville/ York schools regarding the threat.

The Nelsonville Police Department would like to thank the individual who came forward and reported the threat to law enforcement officials. Police Chief, Chris Johnson would like to remind everyone, if you see something, say something.

Social media has been active with multiple rumors concerning this threat that are untrue. Please be sure about repeating and sharing information received on social media unless you are sure it is true.  In correct and false information can create unnecessary panic and danger.