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BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
1023 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

OHC115-211100-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Morgan OH-
1023 PM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Central Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 700 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Muskingum River at and near
  McConnelsville continues.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1022 PM EDT, The automated gauge at McConnelsville on the
    Muskingum River was at 8 feet and falling. The forecast calls for
    the river to fall below 6 feet by daybreak Friday. Due to the
    recent dam replacement, the official flood stage is no longer
    representative of known impacts. Flooding of areas away from the
    gauge can be expected at lower stages. At a stage of 7.5 feet,
    sections of Route 669 above Malta, Cottonwood Drive just below
    McConnelsville, and other roads along the river flood. In
    addition, low-lying areas adjacent to the river, including
    recreational boat ramps, also experience flooding.
  - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
    expected.
  - Some locations that will experience flooding include...
    McConnelsville, Malta, Stockport and Eagleport.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free,
800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3976 8187 3969 8185 3961 8178 3956 8176
      3954 8180 3960 8187 3965 8190 3974 8193
      3977 8193


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