Boardman, OH Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING FOR NORTHERN MAHONING AND SOUTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTIES...

At 1213 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding across the
warned area. Between 1 and 2 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...Law enforcement reported.

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...
Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, Niles, Campbell, Hubbard, Canfield,
Newton Falls, Lordstown, Hilltop, Vienna Center, Leavittsburg,
Maplewood Park, Austintown, Struthers, Girard, Vienna, McDonald,
Poland and Windham.

There have been reports of flooded roads and basements, especially
in the Austintown, Boardman, and Lowellville areas.

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...OBSERVED