Flood Warning issued May 27 at 3:45PM EDT until May 28 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near
McConnelsville is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 333 PM EDT, The gauge at McConnelsville on the Muskingum River
was reading 8 feet and rising. The river is forecast to crest
near 8.8 feet this evening. Due to the recent dam replacement,
the official flood stage is no longer representative of known
impacts. Flooding of areas away from the gage can be expected at
lower stages. At stages of 8.5 feet, Route 669 above Malta and
other roads along the river will experience flooding. In
addition, low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including boat
ramps, will also experience flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
McConnelsville and Malta.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.