Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 7:15PM EDT until July 16 at 9:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield,
Franklin and Pickaway.
* WHEN...Until 915 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 715 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are
possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Lancaster, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Royalton, Lithopolis
and Slate Run Metro Park.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit
your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Fairfield, OH; Franklin, OH; Pickaway, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov