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Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:37 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM EST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Franklin and Pickaway. * WHEN...Until 945 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 336 AM EST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Pickerington, Bexley, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Whitehall, Obetz, Commercial Point, Lithopolis, Urbancrest, Harrisburg, Orient, Lockbourne, Brice, Blacklick Estates, Darbydale, Georgesville and Wrightsville. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 8:03 AM Feb. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...Strong Winds Expected Today... Southwest winds will increase this morning with the passage of a strong cold front. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph expected this morning into the afternoon before diminishing toward evening. These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
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