Kentucky, Ohio Flood Watch - Severe | Effective 05/23/2026 08:16

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued May 23 at 11:16AM EDT until May 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires: 
May 23, 2026 - 3:00pm
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...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * 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