High water conditions on the Hocking River in Feburary 2025 caused the water to brush up against the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway in Athens. Photo by Eric Boll.
ATHENS, Ohio — On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the Hocking River rose out of its banks in Athens, following precipitation over the weekend. According to the National Water Prediction Service, the river crested at 18.62 feet.
Geese along the Hocking River enjoy the high water conditions on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Photo by Eric Boll.
Eric Boll is a Ph.D. student in the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism specializing in science communication and science news. He works for the Athens County Independent through a grant program organized by the Sugarbush Foundation. When not working Eric can be found cooking, playing with his cats, riding his bike or working on a stained glass project.
