Local weather forecast

Weather in Chillicothe, OH

Updated 2026-08-11 13:45 local time · ZIP codes 45601

Sunny
Now-1766°F

Sunny

High / Low96° / 70°
Rain chance76%
Wind11 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 10:50AM EDT until August 11 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Licking County in central Ohio... Eastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1050 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport and Ashville.

Safety instructions

Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 10:04AM EDT until August 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO FAIRFIELD HOCKING LICKING THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF LANCASTER, LOGAN, NEWARK, AND PICKERINGTON.

Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 11:21AM EDT until August 11 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * Until 315 PM EDT. * At 1121 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up 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 indicated. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. This area received between 2 to 4 inches from thunderstorms overnight and is particularly vulnerable to additional heavy rainfall. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Athens, Belpre, Nelsonville, Albany, Coolville, Lake Hope State Park, Washington, Chauncey, Buchtel, Jacksonville, Trimble, Stroud Run State Park, The Plains and Little Hocking.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Report flooding to the National Weather Service by calling toll free, 800 401 9535, when you can do so safely.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny-1766°4% rain
3 PMSunny95°3% rain
4 PMSunny96°2% rain
5 PMSunny96°2% rain
6 PMSunny92°2% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby77°90% rain
8 PMPatchy rain nearby71°76% rain
9 PMClear71°10% rain
10 PMHeavy rain70°94% rain
11 PMPatchy rain nearby71°75% rain
12 AMPatchy rain nearby70°36% rain
1 AMFog66°42% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
96° 70°Sunny
Rain 76%Gust 21 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Fog
88° 64°Fog
Rain 89%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Fog
86° 64°Fog
Rain 82%Gust 5 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like-2218°F
Humidity67%
Pressure29.94 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind11 mph WSW
Wind gusts14 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:41 AM
Sunset08:32 PM
Moonrise04:42 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 94% over the next 12 hours.

Wear a warm coat and layers

It feels like -2218°F with winds near 11 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

92°F, 2% rain chance and 2 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 35 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is -1766°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 94%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Chillicothe weather today

Sunny and -1766°F in Chillicothe, OH. Today's high is 96°F with a 76% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 67%, pressure is 29.94 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Chillicothe

Sunrise is at 06:41 AM and sunset is at 08:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Fog with a high near 88°F and a low near 64°F. The maximum rain chance is 89%.

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