Flood Advisory issued February 20 at 12:30AM EST until February 20 at 3:30AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield,
Franklin and Licking.
* WHEN...Until 330 AM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1230 AM EST, 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 1 and
2 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, Harbor Hills, Summit Station, Thornport,
Etna and Jersey.
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.
To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit
your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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