As rain continues this afternoon, local officials are asking residents living near creeks, streams and rivers to stay alert and remember to never drive through flooded roads.
The Butler County Sheriff’s Office said its Emergency Response Services team helped the Morgan Township Fire Department in responding to flooding incidents and stranded vehicles throughout the night. Dry Fork Creek, officials said, affected homes along Okeana Drewsburg and Church Street, with multiple vehicles stuck around Race Street and Alert New London.
“While our deputies and emergency responders are always prepared to help, the best response is prevention and caution,” the sheriff’s office said. “Please stay alert, avoid flooded areas, and look out for one another during this severe weather.”…