Flood watch

Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Ross-Hocking-Adams-Pike-Scioto-
Including the cities of Maysville, Peebles, Logan, Vanceburg, West
Union, Portsmouth, Chillicothe, Waverly, Piketon, Tollesboro,
Wheelersburg, and Mount Olivet
210 PM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Kentucky and Ohio, including the following counties, in Kentucky, Lewis, Mason and Robertson. In Ohio, Adams, Hocking, Pike, Ross and Scioto.
* WHEN...From 1 AM EST Friday through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moderate to heavy rain will overspread the area late tonight and persist through Friday. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are forecast with locally higher amounts possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be
careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.