Flood Warnings Continue in Southeastern Ohio Counties as Creek Levels Rise
Sunday Creek remains above flood stage at 14.2 feet, prompting ongoing flood warnings for eight southeastern Ohio communities until late morning.
ATHENS, OHIO — Flood warnings remained in effect for multiple southeastern Ohio counties Sunday morning as Sunday Creek levels continued above flood stage, with the National Weather Service extending warnings until 10:45 a.m.
The gauge on Sunday Creek measured 14.2 feet at 7:18 a.m., according to the National Weather Service Charleston office. Minor flood stage for the creek is 13.0 feet. No additional rainfall is expected in the area.
Multiple Communities Under Flood Warning
Eight communities are experiencing or expected to experience flooding, according to weather officials. The affected locations include Glouster, Shawnee, New Straitsville, Corning, Jacksonville, Trimble, Hemlock and Rendville in north central Athens County and southeastern Perry County.
The current flood warning, issued at 7:20 a.m., extends until 10:45 a.m. and covers areas where flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying locations is occurring or imminent.
Dense Fog Complicates Morning Conditions
A separate dense fog advisory affected six counties in the region until 9:00 a.m., reducing visibility to one quarter mile or less. The advisory covered Athens, Jackson, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington counties, creating hazardous driving conditions during the morning commute.
Weather officials warned that the low visibility could make driving conditions dangerous across the affected areas.
Previous Storm Activity Triggers Ongoing Flooding
The current flooding stems from excessive rainfall that began Friday evening. Multiple flash flood warnings were issued throughout Friday evening and Saturday, affecting a broader area of southeastern Ohio counties.
Earlier warnings covered additional communities including New Lexington, Somerset, Perry State Forest, Crooksville, Thornville, Junction City, Glenford, Burr Oak State Park and Eagleport. The National Weather Service reported that Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms produced heavy rain across the warned areas.
A flood watch that had been in effect for portions of southeastern Ohio expired at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, as the flash flooding threat ended according to weather officials.
The National Weather Service advises residents in flood-prone areas to avoid driving through flooded roadways and to stay informed about current conditions through official weather alerts.
