8/20/2026 7:14:00 AM until 8/20/2026 7:15:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd. * WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening. * IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, While much of the city remains protected at this stage, flooding occurs along the river outside the City of Columbus. A stage of this level will cause flooding along the Scioto River in southern Franklin County, mainly in Franklin and Jackson townships, as well as areas near Haul Road in south Columbus. McKinley Avenue is closed at 24.2 feet due to floodgate closure. Route 23 High Street is flooded near I-270. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 6:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 22.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this morning to a crest of 24.2 feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage this afternoon. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.