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Flood Warning
Issued: 8:38 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...REPLACES FLASH FLOOD WARNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Ohio, including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland and Richland. In northeast Ohio, Wayne. * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 434 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms occurred overnight. Flooding is ongoing in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mansfield, Wooster, Ashland, Shelby, Orrville, Ontario, Crestline, Dalton, Hayesville, Polk, Smithville, Apple Creek, Jeromesville, Mifflin, Rowsburg, Nankin, Reedsburg and Olivesburg. - State Route 302 remains closed. - 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. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. &&
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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