Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 3 at 3:20PM EDT until April 4 at 4:15AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 12:20pm
Expires:
April 4, 2026 - 1:15am
Description:
* WHAT...River and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall
continues.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following
county, Ottawa.
* WHEN...Until 415 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The Portage River continues to rise due to excess runoff
from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with
water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 320 PM EDT, river gauge reports indicate the river was at
13.6 feet and flooding will continue along the Portage River
near Elmore. The river will continue to slowly recede this
evening.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oak Harbor and Elmore.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Ottawa, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov