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Flood Warning
Issued: 9:29 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is occurring. * WHERE...A portion of north central Ohio, including the following counties, Marion and Morrow. * WHEN...Until 1130 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 526 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms fell across the warned area overnight. Flooding is ongoing. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected through this morning. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, Caledonia, Edison and Iberia. - The Whetstone Creek is flooded near Mount Gilead. At 430 AM the creek was at 10.78 feet. Flooding begins at 9 feet. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. &&
Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 6:58 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Ashland County in north central Ohio... Northern Knox County in north central Ohio... Northeastern Morrow County in north central Ohio... Southern Richland County in north central Ohio... Western Holmes County in northeastern Ohio... Southern Wayne County in northeastern Ohio... * Until 600 AM EDT. * At 258 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2.5 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Mansfield, Mount Gilead, Lexington, Loudonville, Fredericktown, Bellville, Shreve, Glenmont, Mount Eaton, Chesterville, Nashville, Waterford, Apple Creek, Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Fredericksburg, Gann, North Liberty and Mohicanville. Flooding is occurring along the Whetstone Creek at Mt. Gilead and the the Clear Fork of the Mohican River near Bellvile. Stay away from rivers and creeks that may still be rising. 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. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. && FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
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