Flood Warning
Severe
NWS Wilmington OH
Ends in 3h 8m
NOW
6:17 AM EDT, Today
10:15 AM EDT, Today
Alert Description
From Aug 20, Thu, 6:17 AM to Aug 20, Thu, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Delaware County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Northeastern Fayette County in central Ohio...
Southwestern Franklin County in central Ohio...
Southeastern Madison County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 617 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Columbus, Dublin, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Hilliard,
Pickerington, Worthington, Jefferson, Canal Winchester,
Groveport, West Jefferson, Ashville, Mount Sterling, South
Bloomfield, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, Lake Darby
and Grandview Heights.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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
Delaware, OH; Fairfield, OH; Fayette, OH; Franklin, OH; Madison, OH; Pickaway, OH