Franklin County, OH
Alerts
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In effect from Tuesday 07/21 6:09 PM EDT – Tuesday 07/21 9:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Wilmington OH
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio... East Central Franklin County in central Ohio... Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio...
When
Until 900 PM EDT.
Impacts
Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details
- At 608 PM EDT, local law enforcement reported ongoing flooding throughout the area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Pickerington, Bexley, Pataskala, Buckeye Lake, Millersport, Ohio State University, Fairfield Beach, Whitehall, Etna, Grandview Heights, Valleyview, Marble Cliff, Kirkersville and Brice.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Fairfield, OH
- Franklin, OH
- Licking, OH
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
Briefing
From the Forecaster
Showers and Storms Likely Today
Created by the NWS Wilmington WFO
Showers and thunderstorms will develop through the day ahead of a cold front moving through the region. Some severe storms will be possible, especially this afternoon and evening. Drier and somewhat cooler temperatures will settle into the area behind the front for mid week.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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