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ATHENS CO FLASH FLOOD WARNING UNTIL 3:45PM, TUE, 4/3/18, IF THREATENED SEEK SHELTER ON HIGH GROUND!

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Flash Flood Warning

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.

Athens Co Flooding Road Closures 03/30/18, 3:00PM, Turn Around, Don’t Drown

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Athens Co Road Closed Flooding

March 30, 2018 – 3:00PM

High water has been reported on the following Athens County roads by the Athens County Engineer’s Office;

  • CR 4 – Glen Ebon Rd
  • CR 58 – Frost Rd
  • CR 109 – Beebe Rd, near CR58, Frost Rd

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

Nelsonville street paving and pothole repair will resume on Fri, 3/23/18, use caution and watch for stopped traffic

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Nelso Pothole Repair

The City of Nelsonville announces that street paving and pothole repair will resume on the following streets in Nelsonville;

  • Friday, March 23 – Poplar Street, NO PARKING ON THE STREET
  • Monday, March 26 – East Canal Street near the Poplar Street intersection.
  • Monday, March 26 – Scott Street, NO PARKING ON THE STREET

Please use an alternate route and watch for stopped traffic!

Nelsonville pothole repairs, 3/15 to 3/20, E Canal St, Poplar St, Scott St, use alternate route, watch for stopped traffic

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Nelso Pothole Repair

The City of Nelsonville announces that beginning on Thursday, March 15, 2018, McKee Paving will be repairing potholes on the following streets in Nelsonville;

    • Thursday, March 15 & Friday, March 16 – East Canal Street near Burger King.
    • Friday, March 16 & Monday, March 19 – Poplar Street, NO PARKING ON THE STREET
    • Monday, March 19 & Tuesday, March 20 – Scott Street, NO PARKING ON THE STREET

 

Please use an alternate route and watch for stopped traffic!

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.