Flood Watch issued August 15 at 1:08PM EDT until August 16 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

  • WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio, including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Marion, Morrow and Richland. In northeast Ohio, Holmes, Stark and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Seneca and Wyandot. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A few rounds of efficient, heavy rainfall is expected this evening through tonight across portions of northern Ohio. Areas may receive 1 to 2 inches of rain through tonight with some locally higher amounts possible. This brief, heavy rain may produce flash flooding. With recent rainfall over the past week, area rivers and creeks are elevated and additional rainfall may cause flooding in some basins. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

What to do: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Issued by NWS Cleveland OH; in effect until Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT.

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

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