Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 18 at 5:05PM EDT until July 18 at 8:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Scioto County, Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 504 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 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1
inch are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Portsmouth, West Portsmouth, Rosemount, Wheelersburg, New
Boston, South Webster, Clarktown, Sciotodale, McDermott,
Friendship, Portsmouth Regional Airport, Minford,
Lombardsville, Powellsville, Turkey Creek Lake and Lyra.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Scioto, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov