February 2022

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

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2/4/2022, 3:10 PM – 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!

Nelsonville City offices will be closed today, Friday, February 4, 2022, due to LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency

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The City of Nelsonville announces that all City offices will be closed today — Friday, February 4, 2022, due to severe weather.

The Athens County Sheriff’s Office has issued a LEVEL 3 Snow Emergency for Athens County today.

All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. Please use extreme caution if you must travel.

What you can do to help

  • Move parked cars from the street
  • Stay home and stay safe.
  • Be patient as Nelsonville crews clear the snow
  • Remove snow and ice from your sidewalk
  • In the event of any power outages, go to: https://www.aepohio.com/outages/report/ to report the outage right away.

Athens Co LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY, roads closed, no driving unless absolutely necessary or emergency exists!

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2/4/2022, 3:35 AM – Athens County is under a LEVEL 3 SNOW EMERGENCY.  All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be driving during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary to travel, or a personal emergency exists. All employees should contact their employer to see if they should report to work. Those traveling on the roads may subject themselves to arrest.

ATHENS CO FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 3:15AM FRI, 2/4/22, FLOODING IS OCCURRING, STAY OUT OF FLOOD WATER, SEEK SHELTER IF THREATENED

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The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for Athens County in effect until 3:15AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.

  • WHAT…Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring.
  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and West Virginia, including Athens County.
  • WHEN…Until 3:15AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.
  • IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
  • ADDITIONAL DETAILS… At 324 PM, County officials reported numerous road closures due to flooding throughout the warned area. Radar and gauges indicate that between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Freezing rain will gradually become the dominant precipitation type this afternoon. However, continued runoff will contribute to rising creeks and streams into the evening hours. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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.

Report Severe Weather to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

ATHENS CO ICE STORM WARNING UNTIL 7AM, FRI, 2/4/22, UP TO 3 INCHES OF SNOW AND ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF 3/10 to 3/4 INCH

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The National Weather Service has issued an ICE STORM WARNING for Athens County until 7:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.

  • WHAT…Significant icing. Snow accumulations of up to 3 inches and ice accumulations of three tenths to three quarters of an inch.
  • WHERE…Portions of southeast Ohio and northeast Kentucky.
  • WHEN…Until 7:00AM, Friday, February 4, 2022.
  • IMPACTS…Expect widespread power outages and tree damage due to the ice. Travel could be impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.