Active AlertsMuskingum

Flash Flood Warning

Issued at Wed 11:21 PM Sep. 16
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Southeastern Coshocton County in east central Ohio Northwestern Guernsey County in east central Ohio Northeastern Muskingum County in east central Ohio Until 215 AM EDT. At 1121 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Cambridge, New Concord, Conesville, Plainfield, Norwich, Otsego, Boden and Kimbolton.

Recommended Action

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.

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