Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 4:48AM EDT until May 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 1:48am
Expires:
May 23, 2026 - 10:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following county, in northeast Kentucky, Lewis and the
following counties, in Ohio, Fairfield, Hocking, Licking, Pike,
Ross and Scioto.
* WHEN...Through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional heavier showers as well as some thunderstorms will
be possible this afternoon. This could bring locally heavy
rainfall to areas that already have very wet soil. This could
result in rapid runoff and 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:
Lewis; Licking; Fairfield; Ross; Hocking; Pike; Scioto
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov