Flash Flood Warning: Muskingum, OH

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Flash Flood Warning — Muskingum, OH Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. At 217 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported several inches of fast moving water causing road closures along US40 west of Zanesville. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. 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, New Concord, South Zanesville, North Zanesville, Philo, Pleasant Grove, Fultonham, Norwich, Duncan Falls, Bridgeville, Cannelville, Chandlersville, Drake, Ruraldale, East Fultonham, High Hill, Blue Rock State Park and Dillon State Park.