Whole lot of water headed for Cincinnati and points south

Weather Underground ^ | Jan. 6, 2005 | self

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Expires 2:12 PM EST on January 06, 2005
Statement as of 2:30 AM EST on January 06, 2005

A river Flood Warning continues in effect for the Scioto river at
Columbus... Circleville... Chillicothe and Piketon.

A river Flood Warning also remains in effect for the big Darby
Creek at Darbyville and the Olentangy river outside of Worthington.

For Columbus, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage
of 26.2 feet measured at 2 am. The river is very near crest and
wll crest between 26.5 and 27 feet before sunrise. At stages near
26 feet, lowland flooding worsens... especially in Marion township
near the Scioto. In addition... the city of Columbus continues to
erect the Franklinton flood wall to protect the city itself from
flooding.

For Circleville, moderate flooding is occurring, with a stage of 21.7
feet measured at 2 am. Moderate flooding is forecast, with
the river expected to crest between 23 and 24 feet Thursday night.
The flood stage is 14 feet. At this crest stage, significant flooding
occurs in surrounding areas... especially to the west and north of
Circleville. Moderate flooding occurs along mill and canal roads...
as well as island Road and State Route 762. Backwater flooding affects
areas along big Darby Creek... especially near the old Shady Acres
Mobile Home Park.

For Chillicothe, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 16
feet measured at 2 am Thursday. Moderate flooding is forecast, with
the river expected to crest between 23 and 24 feet late Thursday night.
The flood stage is 16 feet. At stages near 24 feet, extensive low
land flooding occurs along the river throughout Ross County, with
evacuations continuing for residents in low areas along the river.

For Piketon, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 23 feet
measured at 1 am. Moderate flooding is forecast, with the river
expected to crest near 28 feet Friday afternoon. The flood stage is
18 feet. At stages near 28 feet, flooding affects portions of
Piketon... as well as other towns along the lower Scioto river.

For Darbyville, minor flooding is occurring, with a stage of 12.8
feet measured at 10 PM Wednesday. Minor flooding is forecast, with
the river expected to crest between 14 and 15 feet Thursday night.
The flood stage is 10 feet. At stages near 14 feet, flooding occurs
near the old Shady Acres Mobile Home Park near Circleville. Low
land flooding can be expected along the creek in Pickaway, Franklin
and Madison counties.

For the Olentangy river near Worthington, the latest stage was 9.3
feet at 2 am Thursday. The river has crested... and lowland flooding
will ease in Delaware and northern Franklin counties later this morning.

Do not drive your car through flooded roadways. The water depth may
be deeper than it appears. Stay tuned to developments by listening to
NOAA Weather Radio.

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Does not look good for St. Louis and points south.

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I guess all this rain is God's way of re-ordering folks' priorities from time to time.