Ohio Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 09/16/2026 21:36

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued September 17 at 12:36AM EDT until September 17 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
September 16, 2026 - 9:36pm
Expires: 
September 17, 2026 - 1:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...Central Knox County in north central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 430 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1234 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain had fallen earlier this evening. Minor flooding is ongoing in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain had fallen. - Dispatch reported areas of high water. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mount Vernon and Fredericktown. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
Instruction: 
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Knox, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov