PERRY COUNTY, Ohio (AVC News) — Recovery efforts remain underway Wednesday after severe flooding devastated parts of Perry and Muskingum counties Tuesday.
Governor Mike DeWine declared states of emergency for both counties Tuesday afternoon and activated the Ohio National Guard to assist with rescue and evacuation operations.
A total of 40 Ohio Army National Guard members are being deployed to the affected areas. The troops are based out of the 1484th Transportation Company in North Canton and the 1485th Transportation Company in Coshocton.
The Guard will use 20 Light Medium Tactical Vehicles to support rescue and evacuation efforts.
DeWine also confirmed one person died in Roseville after emergency responders were unable to reach the person because of the flooding.
The Village of Crooksville remains closed to non-residents Wednesday as crews continue working following Tuesday’s severe flooding.
Village officials said all access to Crooksville is restricted to residents only.
Residents may enter and leave the village only through East Main Street at State Route 93.
Rescue teams will be going door to door to check residences throughout the village.
Residents whose homes have suffered structural damage are being told to stay out of the residence. Crews will inspect damaged homes to determine whether they are safe to enter.
Officials are asking non-residents to stay out of Crooksville while emergency and recovery crews continue working in the area.
Recovery efforts remain underway following major flooding across Perry and Muskingum counties Tuesday. The flooding prompted state emergency declarations and the activation of the Ohio National Guard to assist with rescue and evacuation efforts.
The Crooksville Fire Department initially opened as a shelter for displaced residents before moving shelter operations to Crooksville Schools. Additional shelters opened at the Perry County Fairgrounds in New Lexington and the Corning-Monroe Civic Center.
Neighboring communities, including the Coshocton County Sheriff’s Office, Walhonding Valley Fire District Dive Team and Swift Water Rescue, New Concord Fire & EMS and other agencies, assisted with rescue efforts.
More than 3,300 Perry County customers were without power Wednesday morning.
The Ohio Department of Transportation also deployed crews to place high-water signs and clear debris and downed trees from roadways.
Recovery efforts continue Wednesday, and officials have not provided a timeline for when water levels will significantly recede. Residents in affected and flood-prone areas are urged to remain on higher ground, avoid flooded roads and waterways, and continue monitoring local weather and emergency alerts.
Anyone who needs emergency assistance should call 911.
Last Updated on August 12, 2026 by AVC News
