Ohio Severe Flood Watch | Effective 08/15/2026 10:37

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:37PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
August 15, 2026 - 10:37am
Expires: 
August 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH and Van Wert. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are likely. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description: 
Van Wert; Allen
Forcast Office: 
NWS Northern Indiana
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov