Flood Warning
Severe
NWS Wilmington OH
Ends in 7m
NOW
12:33 PM EDT, Today
8:09 PM EDT, Today
Alert Description
From Aug 20, Thu, 12:33 PM to Aug 20, Thu, 8:09 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...
Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, While much of the city remains protected at
this stage, flooding occurs along the river outside the City of
Columbus. A stage of this level will cause flooding along the
Scioto River in southern Franklin County, mainly in Franklin and
Jackson townships, as well as areas near Haul Road in south
Columbus. McKinley Avenue is closed at 24.2 feet due to floodgate
closure. Route 23 High Street is flooded near I-270.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage around
noon to a crest of 24.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall
below flood stage by evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.
Affected Areas
Franklin, OH