Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 3 at 4:24PM EDT until September 3 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 1:24pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southwestern Portage County in northeastern Ohio...
Southeastern Summit County in northeastern Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 730 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Akron, Barberton, Mogadore, Randolph, Lakemore and Portage Lakes.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and
preparedness information.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Portage, OH; Summit, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov