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Flood Warning
ActiveGallia, OH; Vinton, OH
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding due to runoff from excessive rainfall over the last few days is occurring.
* WHERE...Central Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Southeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 300 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding along Raccoon Creek and its tributaries is occurring. Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 320 PM EDT, county officials reported that flooding of the Raccoon Creek is occurring across the warned area. State Route 124 in southern Vinton County remains closed due to flooding. In the City of Vinton, State Route 325 at State Route 160 is closed due to flooding. State Route 554 between Rio Grande and Bidwell is closed due to flooding. - The Raccoon Creek gauge at Adamsville is at action stage and continues to slowly rise. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Rio Grande, Vinton, Wilkesville, Adamsville, and Radcliffe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become unstable and unsafe.
Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.
Data from the National Weather Service
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