Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 18 at 2:32AM EDT until June 18 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:32pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fayette. In south
central Ohio, Highland. In southwest Ohio, Clinton.
* WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 232 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and
1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
up to 1 inch are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Washington Court House, Wilmington, Greenfield, Blanchester,
Sabina, Leesburg, New Vienna, Staunton, Good Hope,
Clarksville, Martinsville, Midland, Highland, Lees Creek, New
Antioch, Reesville, Melvin, Morrisville, Samantha and
Burtonville.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit
your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Clinton, OH; Fayette, OH; Highland, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov