February 2018

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 02/22/18, 9:30AM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown!

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

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;

  • CR 1 – Kimberly Rd, near McKee Paving
  • CR 10 – Baker Rd, Marion Johnson Rd to Brown Rd
  • CR 10 – Baker Rd, SR681 to Swart Rd
  • CR 12 Washington Rd, US50 intersection near Diamond Stone 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 27 – Jacksonville Rd, Chapman Rd to Wemer Rd
  • CR 34 – Dutch Creek Rd, SR690 to Pete Smith Rd
  • CR 38 – Sand Rock Road, SR550 to New England Rd
  • CR 42 – Mill School Rd, CR57 to CR42
  • CR 42 – Fossil Rock Rd, Shade Rd to Jeffers Rd
  • CR 44 – Bucks Lake Rd, Carter Rd to Hogue Hollow Rd
  • CR 49 – Joy Rd, SR377 to County Line
  • CR 53 – Lottridge Rd, 379 Lottridge Rd to County Line
  • 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 81 – Fox Lake Rd, Fox Run Rd to Baker Rd
  • SR56 – Vinton Co Line to Athens City
  • SR550 – US33 to SR690
  • SR690 – US50 to SR550

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

ATHENS CO SMALL STREAM FLOOD WARNING, TODAY THU, 2/22/18 UNTIL 1:45PM, STAY OUT OF FLOOD WATERS

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Flood Warning

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.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WATCH 7PM, THU, 2/22/18 TO 7AM, SUN, 2/25/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Flood Watch

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.

 

ATHENS CO WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM, SAT, 2/17/18, WATCH FOR CHANGING WEATHER CONDITIONS!

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Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Athens County until 10:00 PM, Saturday, 2/17/18.

  • WHAT – Snow. Additional snow accumulations from one to three inches are expected.
  • WHERE – Portions of southeast Ohio and northern West Virginia.
  • WHEN – Until 10 PM this evening.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS – Plan on slippery road conditions. Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS; A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities and use caution while driving. Additional information can be found at http://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

Athens Co LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads hazardous, travel only if needed, use extreme caution!

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Snow Emergency 2

ATHENS COUNTY LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY
February 17, 2018, 14:05 hours

Athens County is under a LEVEL 2 SNOW EMERGENCY.  Roadways are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow. Roads may also be very icy. Only those who feel it is necessary to drive should be out on the roads. Contact your employer to see if you should report to work. Motorists should use extreme caution.