Flood Warning for West Central Athens County, OH
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A Flood Warning is in effect until 11:00 AM EDT Sunday for West Central Athens County and Northeastern Vinton County due to excessive rainfall.
This weather record, quickly
- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Ohio
- Issued
- September 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Charleston WV
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Charleston WV. Effective from 4:59 AM EDT September 20, 2026 until 11:00 AM EDT September 20, 2026. Replaces Flash Flood Warning.
Affected Areas
West Central Athens County in southeastern Ohio and Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio. Specific location mentioned: Lake Hope State Park.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free 800-401-9535 when you can do so safely.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.
Timeline
Alert effective from 4:59 AM EDT until 11:00 AM EDT on September 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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