
The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

February 22, 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;
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

February 22, 2018 – 10:30AM
High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads and State Routes by the Athens County Engineer’s Office and ODOT;
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

February 22, 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 ODOT;
Do not drive into high water, TURN AROUND, DON’T DROWN!! Please avoid these areas.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Small Streams in Athens County until 1:45 PM, today, Thursday, 2/22/18.
At 7:49 AM Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated that heavy rain was falling over the area. The heavy rain will cause flooding. Up to 1.50 inches of rain has already fallen.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, country roads, farmland, and other low-lying spots.
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.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Athens County from 7:00PM, Thursday, 2/22/18 until 7:00AM, Sunday, 2/25/18.
A cold front will stall over the area bringing several rounds of heavy rainfall starting late Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. Waves of significant precipitation will continue to move across the area into Sunday.
Flooding of poor drainage and low lying areas, especially along small streams, creeks and rivers, especially the Ohio and Muskingum rivers, is possible.
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.

The Nelsonville Utility Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 at 6:00PM in council chambers at City Hall. The topic of discussion will be City water and sewer rates. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

The City of Nelsonville announces that Fort Street will be closed from Washington Street to East Franklin Street, today, Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 8:30AM until 2:30PM. Please use an alternate route.

ATHENS COUNTY SNOW EMERGENCY CANCELED
February 18, 2018, 15:30 hours
The snow emergency for Athens County has been canceled. Please drive carefully some hazardous road conditions may still exist in remote areas of the county.

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 1 SNOW EMERGENCY
February 18, 2018, 07:00 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.