Flood Warning
Severe
NWS Wilmington OH
Ends in 3h 31m
NOW
2:24 AM EDT, Today
8:00 AM EDT, Today
Alert Description
From Aug 16, Sun, 2:24 AM to Aug 16, Sun, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
East Central Franklin County in central Ohio...
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 224 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pataskala, Summit Station, Beechwood
Trails, Etna and Kirkersville.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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; Franklin, OH; Licking, OH