Severe Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued August 20 at 10:11PM EDT until August 21 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Affected area: Washington, OH
* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE…North Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio… * WHEN…Until 700 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS…Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several roads remain closed due to flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 1000 PM EDT, the automated gauge on Duck Creek at Macksburg was at 13.4 feet, just above its minor flood stage of 13 feet, and very slowly rising. Bankfull is 10 feet. Farther downstream on Duck Creek, the automated gauge at Whipple was up to 7.5 feet and rising. It may reach its bankfull stage and even its minor flood stage of 13 feet overnight. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain fell Thursday morning. – Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. – Some locations that will experience flooding include… Marietta, Macksburg, Lower Salem and Devola. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.