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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.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:38 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio, including the following
counties, Medina, Stark, Summit and Wayne.

* WHEN...Until 645 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 337 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Akron, Canton, Wooster, Massillon, Barberton, Green,
Wadsworth, Tallmadge, North Canton, Orrville, Rittman,
Mogadore, Doylestown, Creston, New Franklin, Norton, Canal
Fulton, Lakemore, Seville and Smithville.

- 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.

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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.

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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

River Flood Warning
Issued: 3:50 AM Apr. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Killbuck Creek near Killbuck.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Private property on Water Street in the
Village of Killbuck flooded. Several county and local roads
impassable including State Route 60 south and County Road 621.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 PM EDT Friday the stage was 16.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2
feet tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
17.2 feet on 01/25/1937.

- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.

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