State warns Ohio residents of winter flooding risk

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state is warning Ohioans to beware
the potential of floods as temperatures increase and snow turns to
rain.
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency says a small amount of
rain combined with heavy snow accumulation can cause flooding in some
areas.
The agency says a midwinter or early spring thaw can produce large amounts of runoff quickly.
Water
that can’t penetrate frozen ground runs off the surface and flows into
lakes, streams and rivers, causing extra water to spill over their
banks.
The state says Ohioans should keep an eye on icy
conditions, secure buildings in flood-prone areas and have an escape
plan in case of flooding.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The state is warning Ohioans to beware
the potential of floods as temperatures increase and snow turns to
rain.
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency says a small amount of
rain combined with heavy snow accumulation can cause flooding in some
areas.
The agency says a midwinter or early spring thaw can produce large amounts of runoff quickly.
Water
that can’t penetrate frozen ground runs off the surface and flows into
lakes, streams and rivers, causing extra water to spill over their
banks.
The state says Ohioans should keep an eye on icy
conditions, secure buildings in flood-prone areas and have an escape
plan in case of flooding.
Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights
reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or
redistributed.

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