OHIO — Several Ohio counties are under Flood Watches as forecasters warn that rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding overnight and into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from 10 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday morning for southwest Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont and Hamilton counties. Forecasters say excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Communities including Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, Milford, Mount Orab, Georgetown, Ripley, Peebles, Seaman, Aberdeen and Manchester are among those included in the watch area.
Meteorologists warn that excessive runoff could flood rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying locations. Residents living in areas prone to flooding are urged to closely monitor weather conditions and be prepared to take action if Flood Warnings are issued.
In northwest Ohio, a separate Flood Watch remains in effect until 2 a.m. Thursday for Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding and Williams counties.
According to the National Weather Service, thunderstorms in that region could produce 2 to 3 inches of rain in as little as one to two hours Wednesday afternoon and evening. The rapid rainfall could trigger flash flooding in urban areas, poor-drainage locations and along small streams and creeks.
Forecasters say the threat stems from repeated rounds of thunderstorms moving across the state. While rainfall totals will vary by location, some areas could receive several inches of rain over a short period.
Residents across affected areas are encouraged to stay alert for changing weather conditions, avoid driving through flooded roadways and monitor the latest forecasts as the heavy rain event develops.
