Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 22 at 2:21AM EDT until May 23 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 11:21pm
Expires:
May 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...The following counties, in southeast Indiana, Ohio and
Switzerland, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken,
Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen,
Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio,
Adams, Brown, Clermont, Highland, Hocking, Pike, Ross and Scioto.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers and embedded thunderstorms will spread across the
area today and continue into tonight. One inch of rain is
expected area wide with locally heavy rainfall possibly
resulting in up to 3 inches in spots. This heavier rain could
lead to flash flooding.
Instruction:
People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to
flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood
warnings.
Area Description:
Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Ross; Hocking; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov