Flood Warning issued August 16 at 2:24AM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

  • WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Fairfield County in central Ohio... East Central Franklin County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 800 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 224 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pataskala, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Etna and Kirkersville.

What to do: 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.

Issued by NWS Wilmington OH; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT.

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA). Factual summary of a public release; not financial advice.

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