Columbus, Ohio
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Jackson; Vinton |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 9:55PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
At 954 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsport to near Chillicothe to near North Folk Village. Movement was east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Allensville and Eagle Mills. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Lucas; Ottawa; Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 5:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cleveland OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 9:55PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain and Cuyahoga Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. |
| Alert: | Beach Hazards Statement |
| Area(s): | Lake; Ashtabula Lakeshore |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 5:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-21 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-09-23 @ 9:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Cleveland OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:55 pm |
| Headline: | Beach Hazards Statement issued September 20 at 9:55PM EDT until September 23 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...High risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM EDT Monday through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Pickaway; Ross; Hocking |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:53 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:53 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:53 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 9:53PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
At 953 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Chillicothe, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Chillicothe, Logan, Nelsonville, Kingston, Hocking Hills State Park, North Folk Village, Starr, Londonderry, Laurelville, Murray City, Adelphi, Andersonville, Ilesboro, Gibisonville, Mooresville, Haydenville, Whisler, South Bloomingville, Pickaway County Airport, and Union Furnace. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Lincoln; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Southeast Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:51 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 5:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:51 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-20 @ 8:51 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 20 at 9:51PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Lawrence OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Barbour, Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Jackson WV, Kanawha, Lewis, Lincoln, Mason, Northwest Fayette, Northwest Nicholas, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Pleasants, Putnam, Ritchie, Roane, Southeast Fayette, Southeast Nicholas, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rounds of heavy showers and storms are expected to move through the area overnight into Monday morning. Locations that received heavy rain earlier in the day will be at greatest risk for additional flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Fayette, OH; Highland, OH; Pickaway, OH; Ross, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:34 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:34 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:34 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 9:34PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Fayette County in central Ohio... Southwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Highland County in south central Ohio... Western Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 934 PM EDT, 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Washington Court House, Greenfield, Leesburg, Williamsport, Bainbridge, New Holland, Good Hope, Frankfort, Clarksburg, South Salem, Austin, Lattaville, Plano, Rock Mills, Paint Creek State Park, Bourneville, New Martinsburg, State Route 207 at US Route 22, Knockemstiff and East Monroe. |
| Alert: | Flash Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Clinton, OH; Warren, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:13 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:13 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:15 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:13 pm |
| Headline: | Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:13PM EDT until September 21 at 12:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio... Northeastern Warren County in southwestern Ohio... * Until 1215 AM EDT. * At 913 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Wilmington, Waynesville, Clarksville, Harveysburg, Corwin, Kingman, Oakland, Ogden, State Route 350 at US Route 22, Caesar Creek State Park, Cowan Lake State Park, Interstate 71 at US Route 68, Burtonville, Oregonia and Fort Ancient. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 33 and 56. |
| Alert: | Flash Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Greene, OH; Montgomery, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:45 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm |
| Headline: | Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:10PM EDT until September 20 at 11:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... West Central Greene County in west central Ohio... Southern Montgomery County in west central Ohio... * Until 1145 PM EDT. * At 910 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Bellbrook, Moraine, Oakwood, West Carrollton, Riverside, Germantown, New Lebanon, Farmersville, Centerville, Drexel, Woodbourne-Hyde Park and Overlook-Page Mano. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 43 and 54. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Madison; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Clinton; Ross |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:10 pm |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued September 20 at 9:10PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
At 910 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Jamestown, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Washington Court House, Wilmington, Cedarville, Sabina, Jamestown, Mount Sterling, Jeffersonville, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New Holland, New Jasper, Staunton, Good Hope, Frankfort, Clarksburg, South Solon, Midway, Bowersville, Port William, and Darbyville. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 50 and 79. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely. |
| Alert: | Flash Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Fayette, OH; Greene, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:06 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:06 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:30 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:06 pm |
| Headline: | Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 9:06PM EDT until September 20 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Northwestern Fayette County in central Ohio... Greene County in west central Ohio... * Until 1130 PM EDT. * At 906 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Beavercreek, Xenia, Bellbrook, Cedarville, Jamestown, Wilberforce, New Jasper, Spring Valley, Bowersville, Paintersville, Oldtown, Trebein, Greene County Airport, Bell Center and Rosemoor. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 60 and 63. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Clark, OH; Clinton, OH; Fayette, OH; Greene, OH; Highland, OH; Madison, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:30 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 8:00 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:30 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 8:00 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 9:00PM EDT until September 20 at 11:30PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fayette County in central Ohio... Southwestern Madison County in central Ohio... North Central Highland County in south central Ohio... Southeastern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio... Southeastern Clark County in west central Ohio... Southeastern Greene County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1130 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 900 PM EDT, radar 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Washington Court House, Sabina, South Charleston, Leesburg, New Vienna, Jeffersonville, Bloomingburg, Staunton, Martinsville, South Solon, Midway, Highland, Milledgeville, Octa, Interstate 71 at US Route 35, Jasper Mills, Reesville, Rosemoor and Bloomington. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Meigs, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:47 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:47 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-20 @ 7:47 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:47PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Gallia County in southeastern Ohio... Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. It will take a few more hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 845 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area tonight. - The gauge on the Shade River at Chester has breached 17 feet, or minor flood stage, and continues to rise. At that stage, the low spot on Scout Camp Road near Sugar Run Creek bridge floods. Agricultural fields adjacent to river begin to flood. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Point Pleasant, Gallipolis, Rio Grande, Racine, Ravenswood, New Haven, Gallia, Middleport, Hartford City, Henderson, Vinton, Leon, Wilkesville, Cheshire, Adamsville, Gallopolis Ferry, Lakin, Kyger, Letart, and Southside. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:44 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:44 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-20 @ 7:44 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:44PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Northern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 843 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional Rainfall is expected tonight. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Wellston, Mcarthur, Hamden, Allensville, Byer, and Eagle Mills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Athens, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:43 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:43 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 11:00 pm |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Charleston WV on 2026-09-20 @ 7:43 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 20 at 8:43PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall earlier this morning continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northwestern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 838 PM EDT, Emergency management reported numerous flooded roadways in the warned area due to thunderstorms earlier this morning. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall is expected tonight. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Albany, Zaleski, Carpenter, Radcliffe, and Creola. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Clark, OH; Clinton, OH; Greene, OH; Warren, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:36 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:36 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 10:00 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 7:36 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 8:36PM EDT until September 20 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio... Northeastern Warren County in southwestern Ohio... Southwestern Clark County in west central Ohio... Greene County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 836 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Beavercreek, Fairborn, Xenia, Lebanon, Wilmington, Bellbrook, Yellow Springs, Wright-Patterson Afb, Cedarville, Waynesville, Jamestown, Wilberforce, New Jasper, Clarksville, Harveysburg, Spring Valley, Corwin, Bowersville, Port William and Clifton. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Butler, OH; Greene, OH; Montgomery, OH; Warren, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:17 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:45 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 7:17 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:45 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 7:17 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 8:17PM EDT until September 20 at 10:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Butler County in southwestern Ohio... Northwestern Warren County in southwestern Ohio... Northwestern Greene County in west central Ohio... Montgomery County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1045 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 817 PM EDT, radar 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Dayton, Kettering, Middletown, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Springboro, Vandalia, Englewood, Monroe, Trenton, Franklin, Bellbrook, Moraine, Carlisle, Oakwood and South Middletown. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Union, IN; Butler, OH; Darke, OH; Miami, OH; Montgomery, OH; Preble, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:51 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:15 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:51 pm -> 2026-09-20 @ 9:15 pm |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 6:51 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 20 at 7:51PM EDT until September 20 at 10:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Union County in east central Indiana... Northwestern Butler County in southwestern Ohio... Southern Darke County in west central Ohio... Southwestern Miami County in west central Ohio... Western Montgomery County in west central Ohio... Preble County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1015 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 751 PM EDT, radar 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 of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Trotwood, Oxford, Englewood, Eaton, West Milton, Arcanum, Camden, Lewisburg, West Alexandria, New Madison, Gratis, West College Corner, Darrtown, Clayton, Union, Brookville, New Lebanon, Farmersville, Wayne Lakes and Phillipsburg. |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Whitley; Allen; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Paulding; Van Wert |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:50 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:50 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Northern Indiana on 2026-09-20 @ 6:50 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 20 at 7:50PM EDT until September 21 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, including the following areas, Adams, Allen IN, Blackford, Grant, Huntington, Jay, Miami, Wabash, Wells and Whitley and northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Paulding and Van Wert. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is possible through late tonight. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Beaver; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette; Fayette Ridges; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:38 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 5:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:38 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 11:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Pittsburgh PA on 2026-09-20 @ 6:38 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 20 at 7:38PM EDT until September 21 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, including the following areas, Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson OH, Monroe, Muskingum, Noble and Tuscarawas, Pennsylvania, including the following areas, Allegheny, Beaver, Fayette, Greene, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, Washington and Westmoreland, and West Virginia, including the following areas, Brooke, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, Hancock, Marion, Marshall, Monongalia, Ohio, Preston, Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston, Western Tucker and Wetzel. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is forecast across much of the watch area through Monday morning, with isolated totals of up to 3 inches possible. Combined with an already saturated ground, instances of flash flooding are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Auglaize, OH; Mercer, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 4:21 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 7:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 4:21 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 4:21 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 20 at 5:21PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St. Marys River at Rockford. * WHEN...Until Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, State Route 117 near Route 118 north of Rockford is water-covered and closed. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.0 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage just after midnight tonight. - Flood stage is 13.0 feet. |
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Adams, IN; Allen, IN; Van Wert, OH |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 3:09 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 9:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 3:09 pm -> 2026-09-25 @ 9:24 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Immediate |
| Issued By: | NWS Northern Indiana on 2026-09-20 @ 3:09 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued September 20 at 4:09PM EDT until September 25 at 10:24AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana |
| Description: |
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Marys River at St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne affecting Allen IN County. Saint Marys River near Decatur affecting Adams, Allen IN and Van Wert Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Wabash River near Bluffton IN affecting Wells County. Wabash River near Linn Grove affecting Adams and Wells Counties. Kankakee River at Davis affecting La Porte, Starke and St. Joseph Counties. For the Wabash River...including Linn Grove, Bluffton IN...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Kankakee River...including Davis...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Marys River...including Decatur, St. Mary's River near Fort Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Marys River near Decatur. * WHEN...Until Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 23.5 feet, Many east side city streets and county roads are flooded. Evacuation of east side residents near Bellmont High School becomes necessary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 23.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:30 PM EDT Sunday was 23.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late Thursday morning and continue falling to 15.1 feet early Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto |
| Effective: | 2026-09-20 @ 12:07 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 3:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-09-20 @ 6:00 pm -> 2026-09-21 @ 7:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Wilmington OH on 2026-09-20 @ 12:07 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued September 20 at 1:07PM EDT until September 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Indiana, including the following counties, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ripley, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the following counties, Adams, Auglaize, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...From 7 PM EDT this evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain will impact the area overnight. Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. The heavy rain combined with saturated ground will lead to potential flash flooding. |