Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 6:04AM EDT until August 11 at 9:15AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following
county, Lucas.
* WHEN...Until 915 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 604 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Toledo, Oregon, Sylvania and Ottawa Hills.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Safety instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 1:18AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio,
including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland,
Crawford, Erie, Huron, Knox, Lorain, Marion, Morrow and Richland.
In northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga, Holmes, Medina, Stark, Summit and
Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky,
Seneca, Wood and Wyandot.
* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Since Sunday afternoon, three rounds of showers and storms
have moved through the region and a large portion of northern
Ohio has received 1 to 2 inches of rain with some locally
higher amounts. Another round or two of storms is expected on
Tuesday into Tuesday night that could bring another 1 to 2
inches of rain with locally higher amounts where repeated
storms occur. This will result in the potential for flash
flooding.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Safety instructions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.