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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
754 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

OHC059-119-201400-
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Guernsey OH-Muskingum OH-
754 AM EDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING
FOR WESTERN GUERNSEY AND MUSKINGUM COUNTIES...

At 754 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported flooded roadways around Zanesville
         and rapid rises in smaller tributaries.

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...
  Zanesville, Cambridge, New Concord, Byesville, South Zanesville,
  North Zanesville, Philo, Pleasant Grove, Senecaville, Lore City,
  Old Washington, Fultonham, Norwich, Bridgeville, Chandlersville,
  Duncan Falls, High Hill, Otsego, Drake and Ruraldale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

&&

LAT...LON 4003 8219 4015 8173 4015 8167 4016 8144
      3993 8144 3993 8169 3984 8169 3976 8170
      3977 8208 3982 8207 3982 8217 3991 8216
      3991 8221 3995 8221 3995 8220

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

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