Flood Advisory
Minor
NWS Wilmington OH
Ends in 1m
NOW
3:01 PM EDT, Today
6:00 PM EDT, Today
Alert Description
From Aug 11, Tue, 3:01 PM to Aug 11, Tue, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Fayette County in central Ohio...
Franklin County in central Ohio...
Hocking County in central Ohio...
Southern Licking County in central Ohio...
Southern Madison County in central Ohio...
Pickaway County in central Ohio...
Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio...
Southeastern Greene County in west central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 600 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 301 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.
Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Columbus, Newark, Dublin, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Grove City,
Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Washington
Court House, Worthington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan,
Granville, Pataskala and Canal Winchester.
Instructions
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams.
Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit
your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Affected Areas
Fairfield, OH; Fayette, OH; Franklin, OH; Greene, OH; Hocking, OH; Licking, OH; Madison, OH; Pickaway, OH; Ross, OH