Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:59AM EDT until August 20 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Southern Delaware County in central Ohio...
Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio...
Southwestern Franklin County in central Ohio...

* WHEN...Until 415 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Numerous roads
remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated
with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 959 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the
warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is
expected.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Columbus, Dublin, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Hilliard,
Pickerington, Worthington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Lake
Darby, Grandview Heights, Obetz, Lithopolis, Urbancrest,
Valleyview, Marble Cliff, Riverlea, Harrisburg and Orient.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1496th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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