Flood Watch
Severe
NWS Wilmington OH
Ends in 14h 53m
NOW
4:00 PM EDT, Today
10:00 AM EDT, Tomorrow
Alert Description
From Aug 19, Wed, 4:00 PM to Aug 20, Thu, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following
counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the
following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware,
Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking,
Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby
and Union.
* WHEN...From 4 PM EDT this afternoon through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A complex of storms will develop later this afternoon and
continue overnight. Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the
extremely wet soil conditions will increase the risk for flash
flooding later this evening into the overnight hours.
Instructions
People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be
prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur
or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be
careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.
Affected Areas
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking