Headline:
Flood Watch issued September 16 at 2:55PM EDT until September 17 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 11:55am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following
county, Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Auglaize,
Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Hardin,
Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby
and Union.
* WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple rounds of rain will occur overnight into Thursday. The
heavier bands of rainfall will have 2 to 4 inches with locally
higher amounts.
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; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov