Flood Warning for Morgan, OH; Washington, OH
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- Morgan, Washington
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What is happening
What: Minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 29.0 feet, Low areas, and farmland, camps, and a few homes are flooded. Where: Muskingum River at Beverly. When: Through Tuesday morning.
What the bulletin says to do
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. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/rlx. The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 630 AM EDT.
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...The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio... Muskingum River At Beverly affecting Washington and Morgan Counties. For the Muskingum River...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Muskingum River at Beverly. * WHEN...Through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...At 29.0 feet, Low areas, and farmland, camps, and a few homes are flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 5:45 PM EDT Monday the stage was 28.8 feet. Bankfull stage is 26.0 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 29.3 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage Tuesday morning. Flood stage is 29.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 29.3 feet on 02/21/2019. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Flood Warning issued August 17 at 6:19PM EDT until August 18 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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