Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 5 at 11:45PM EDT until July 6 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 8:45pm
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The Lake Erie Islands, including portions of Ottawa County
and Erie County.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1143 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kelleys Island, Put-In-Bay, Middle Bass Island and North Bass
Island.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Erie, OH; Ottawa, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov