Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 4:43AM EDT until August 20 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 4:43AM EDT until August 20 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHFFWILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio…
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio…

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 443 AM EDT, Broadcast media reported flash flooding across the
warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE…Broadcast media reported water rescues occurring in
Pataskala.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Groveport, Buckeye Lake,
Hebron, Minerva Park, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Easton,
Granville South and Ohio State University.FFWILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio…
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio…

* Until 745 AM EDT.

* At 443 AM EDT, Broadcast media reported flash flooding across the
warned area. Between 2 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen.
Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.

HAZARD…Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.

SOURCE…Broadcast media reported water rescues occurring in
Pataskala.

IMPACT…Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

* Some locations that may experience flash flooding include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Groveport, Buckeye Lake,
Hebron, Minerva Park, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Easton,
Granville South and Ohio State University.4:43 AMAugust 20, 2026

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 3:49AM EDT until August 20 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flash Flood Warning issued August 20 at 3:49AM EDT until August 20 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHFFWILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio…
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio…

* Until 645 AM EDT.

* At 349 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible. 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 may experience flash flooding include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Groveport, Buckeye Lake,
Hebron, Minerva Park, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Easton,
Granville South and Ohio State University.FFWILN

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio…
Southwestern Licking County in central Ohio…

* Until 645 AM EDT.

* At 349 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.5 to 2 inches are possible. 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 may experience flash flooding include…
Columbus, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington,
Worthington, Bexley, Granville, Pataskala, Groveport, Buckeye Lake,
Hebron, Minerva Park, Summit Station, Beechwood Trails, Easton,
Granville South and Ohio State University.3:49 AMAugust 20, 2026

Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 2:29AM EDT until August 20 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Advisory issued August 20 at 2:29AM EDT until August 20 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Southeastern Delaware County in central Ohio…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Northeastern Fayette County in central Ohio…
Franklin County in central Ohio…
Western Licking County in central Ohio…
Eastern Madison County in central Ohio…
Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio…

* WHEN…Until 630 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 229 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible.
– Some locations that may experience flooding include…
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper
Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley,
Jefferson, Pataskala, Powell, Canal Winchester, Groveport,
Johnstown, Plain City and West Jefferson.* WHAT…Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE…Southeastern Delaware County in central Ohio…
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio…
Northeastern Fayette County in central Ohio…
Franklin County in central Ohio…
Western Licking County in central Ohio…
Eastern Madison County in central Ohio…
Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio…

* WHEN…Until 630 AM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– At 229 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of
rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
possible.
– Some locations that may experience flooding include…
Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper
Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley,
Jefferson, Pataskala, Powell, Canal Winchester, Groveport,
Johnstown, Plain City and West Jefferson.2:29 AMAugust 20, 2026

Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 9:37PM EDT until August 19 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Advisory issued August 19 at 9:37PM EDT until August 19 at 9:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OHThe Flood Advisory will expire at 945 PM EDT this evening for a
portion of central Ohio, including the following area, Union.

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT Thursday for
portions of east central Indiana and Ohio…The Flood Advisory will expire at 945 PM EDT this evening for a
portion of central Ohio, including the following area, Union.

Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM EDT Thursday for
portions of east central Indiana and Ohio…9:37 PMAugust 19, 2026

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