Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Friday morning at 830 AM EDT.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland OH has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio... Scioto River Near Larue affecting Marion County. For the Scioto River...including Larue...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Scioto River near Larue. * WHEN...From late tonight to early Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM EDT Thursday the stage was 11.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight to a crest of 12.2 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood