Kentucky, Ohio Severe Flood Watch | Effective 09/12/2026 19:19

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued September 12 at 10:19PM EDT until September 13 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
September 12, 2026 - 7:19pm
Expires: 
September 12, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Kentucky, including the following counties, Bracken, Lewis, Mason and Robertson and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Brown, Fairfield, Highland, Hocking, Pickaway, Pike, Ross and Scioto. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain is coming to an end, but residual flooding issues may linger.
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: 
Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Pickaway; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov