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.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...The following counties in central Ohio, Fayette and
Pickaway. In west central Ohio, Greene.
* WHEN...Until 345 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1144 PM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5
and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Beavercreek, Xenia, Washington Court House, Jamestown, Mount
Sterling, Jeffersonville, Williamsport, Bloomingburg, New
Holland, New Jasper, Bowersville, Milledgeville, Octa,
Interstate 71 at US Route 35, Interstate 71 at State Route
38, Rosemoor, Bell Center, Madison Mills, Pancoastburg and
Paintersville.