Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Wednesday morning at 715 AM EDT.

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Scioto River Near Larue affecting Marion County. For the Scioto River...including Larue...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Scioto River near Larue. * WHEN...Until late Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Flooding occurs in agricultural areas near the river. At 12.0 feet, Flooding occurs in lowland areas south of the Village of La Rue. Roads inundated include High Street, Larue Prospect Road, and parts of Vine Street. At 13.0 feet, River at bankfull in the Village of La Rue. Widespread flooding on area roads including School Street. At 14.0 feet, River out of banks in La Rue. Water will spread into Front Street and East School Street. Access in and out of La Rue cut off in Several areas. At 14.5 feet, Major flood losses in the Village of La Rue expected. Many roads become inundated. Floodwaters effectively surround the town. The river will flood portions of northern La Rue which will affect lower areas in the center of the city. Southern portions of the town also affected. Several access roads inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 PM EDT Tuesday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.1 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 03/04/2023. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood