High water has closed two roadways in Coshocton County.
The Ohio Department of Transportation said Monday that State Route 715 from US 36 to the Knox County line is closed due to high water. The suggested detour is US 36.
State Route 60 between North Blissfield corporation limit and the Holmes County line is also closed due to high water.
The reopening of these routes is dependent upon roadway and weather conditions.
High water poses a problem for a local hunter early Wednesday morning.
Just before 7:30 a call came in to the Muskingum County Sheriff's Office regarding a person in need of rescue at the Dillon Sportsman Area.
"He was on his way out hunting," said Licking Township Firefighter Dustin Shipley. "He didn't see the water and started driving in it, then his car stalled out after he got in so deep."
Licking and Falls Township Fire Departments brought...
The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office says roadways once underwater are now open.
Heavy rain forced high water to reduce Ohio 16, near Adams Mills to one lane. High water was also reported on State Route 93 near Fresno, but that has since diminished.
The Muskingum River is near its flood stage at 15 feet near Coshocton and is expected to go down throughout the day on Tuesday.
With the nice weather Saturday, you may be thinking about taking your boat out on the water.
With the high water levels from rain and melted snow there are a few hazards you need to be aware of.
"There is going to be a lot of current, it is going to be swift and that is the most underestimated hazard out there. People don't realize the strength and what not. Make sure you tell someone where you are going boating and when you will be back and in case you don't...