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Flood Advisory
Issued: 4:16 PM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield, Franklin and Licking. * WHEN...Until 245 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1216 PM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Newark, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Heath, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Baltimore, Buckeye Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Beechwood Trails, Granville South, Fairfield Beach, Summit Station, Harbor Hills, Thornport, Etna and New Albany. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
River Flood Warning
Issued: 2:41 PM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake. * WHEN...Until Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 877.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this afternoon to a crest of 880.5 feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday morning. - Flood stage is 880.0 feet. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:43 PM May. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in Kentucky, Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Lewis, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Robertson, and the following counties, in Ohio, Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Logan, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross, Scioto, Shelby, Union and Warren. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A few rounds of showers and thunderstorms will occur through the day. Local rainfall amounts up to 3 inches are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People in the watch area, especially those living in areas prone to flooding, should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Monitor the latest forecasts and be alert for possible flood warnings. &&
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