Flood Warning Issued for Hocking River at Enterprise in Hocking County, Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH, has issued a Flood Warning for the Hocking River at Enterprise. This alert was issued early Thursday morning as river levels approached flood stage.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects the Hocking River at Enterprise in Hocking County, Ohio. Impacted locations include the flood plain areas mainly near Rockbridge, as well as low-lying areas near Enterprise.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid driving through water-covered roadways and stay away from riverbanks in the affected area.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 3:00 AM EDT on Thursday, March 12, the river stage was recorded at 11.9 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 12.0 feet early this morning, reaching a predicted crest of 12.1 feet. At 12.0 feet, the river begins to overflow its banks and cover the surrounding flood plain.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective until 2:45 PM EDT on Thursday, March 12. The onset of flooding is expected around 5:43 AM EDT. The river is forecast to crest this morning and is expected to fall below flood stage later this morning before the warning expires in the afternoon.