Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 19 at 7:53PM EDT until August 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 4:53pm
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
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...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil
conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the
overnight hours.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Hocking
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov