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Flood Warning issued September 21 at 2:50PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Jackson County in northwestern West Virginia... Western Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... North Central Mason County in western West Virginia... * WHEN...Until 800 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 244 PM EDT, The Ohio Department of Transportation reported several roads remain closed due to flooding. In Meigs County, this includes State Routes 124, 143, 325, and 248. In Athens County, this includes State Routes 144 and 681. In addition, the automated gage on the Shade River at Chester remains in moderate flood with several adjacent roads flooded. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, Tuppers Plains, Chester, Syracuse, Dyesville, Reedsville, and Salem Center. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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