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Athens County EMA ACEMA located in Athens, Ohio, provides mitigation, preparedness, response & recovery for emergencies

The Athens County Emergency Management Agency is responsible for planning for and supporting the response to large scale emergencies by coordinating available response resources. This is accomplished by working with local, county and state agencies to prepare for an all hazard response to emergencies in Athens County, Ohio

10/22/2026

The Athens County Engineer's Office advised they will close a section of CR 75- Coolville Ridge Rd from Monday, 10/26/26 through Tuesday, 10/27/26 for a culvert replacement.
The closure will be between the intersections of Canaan TR 92 - Coolville Ridge Rd and CR 25 - Long Run Rd, beginning Monday at 8:00 a.m. and lasting until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. The road will remain closed throughout the evening.

09/30/2026

Fall Recycling Days Announced.
No Household Hazardous Waste/Paint & No Tires

09/29/2026

The Athens County Engineer’s Office advised that on Wednesday, 09/30/26, a section of CR 96- Greens Run Road, will be closed for a culvert replacement. The closure will be between the intersections of SR 685 and CR 67- Goose Run Rd from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

09/24/2026

The Athens County Engineer's Office has reported that the culvert replacements scheduled this week on CR 36- Hooper Ridge Rd were delayed due to the weather and are now scheduled for next Monday through Wednesday (09/28/26 through 09/30/26).

The location will be between the intersections of Ames TR 341- Albert Keirns Rd and CR 94- Swett Hollow Rd. This will be a complete closure each day from 8:00am until 3:30pm. The road will be open in the evenings.

Athens County Roads that remain underwater.  09/23/2026
09/23/2026

Athens County Roads that remain underwater. 09/23/2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a declaration on Tuesday to issue a state of Emergency for 19 counties, including Athen...
09/23/2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a declaration on Tuesday to issue a state of Emergency for 19 counties, including Athens County.

09/22/2026

The Athens County Sewer District advised they will close Wonder Hills Drive from Virginia Lane to Ball Drive on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 beginning at 7:00 am for a sewer tap installation. Once the work is complete, the road will reopen.

09/21/2026

As the rain continues to move in, the Hocking River water level has reached 20.06 ft. This is a minor flooding phase for the River, and it is likely to peak overnight tonight. Richland Ave is already closed, and flooding impacts will likely reach East State Street later today. Turn around, don’t drown! 🌧️🚗

09/21/2026

The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...

Northeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio...

Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio...

Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Ohio...

Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio...

Northwestern Wood County in northwestern West Virginia...

* Until 515 AM EDT.

* At 1213 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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...

Parkersburg, Belpre, Glouster, Chesterhill, Vienna, Washington, Lubeck, Boaz, North Hills, Buchtel, Stockport, Jacksonville, Trimble, Bartlett, Little Hocking, Fleming, Blennerhassett, Belleville and Burr Oak State Park.

This includes the following highways...

Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 175 and 176. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 10.

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.
Action Recommended
Avoid the weather event as instructed in the Description.
Urgency
Take action immediately.
Affected Area
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Washington, OH; Wood, WV
Issued By
National Weather Service

Address

13 W Washington Street
Athens, OH
45701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+17405942261

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