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Flash Flood Warning
Issued: 7:28 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Northeastern Marion County in north central Ohio... Northwestern Morrow County in north central Ohio... * Until 530 AM EDT. * At 328 AM EDT, radar imagery indicated heavy rain fell across the warned area this evening. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Trained spotters reported deep water on Prospect, S. Main Street, and West Columbia Street in Marion. 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... Marion, Mount Gilead, Cardington, Caledonia, Edison and Iberia. In addition, the Whetstone Creek near Mount Gilead is flooding. At 230 AM, the river was at 9.35 feet. Flooding begins at 9 feet. This can impact low lying areas near the Morrow County Fairgrounds. A few homes and businesses along South Main Street are also threatened. 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...OBSERVED
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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