Flood Advisory — Darke County, Ohio
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 8:10AM EDT until August 12 at 11:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Darke County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... Miami County in west central Ohio... Northeastern Preble County in west central Ohio... Western Shelby County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1115 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 810 AM EDT, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Troy, Piqua, Greenville, Celina, Tipp City, St. Marys, West Milton, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, Versailles, Covington, St. Henry, Arcanum, Newport, Bradford, Union City, Fort Loramie, Fort Recovery and Pleasant Hill.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Darke County, Ohio?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Darke County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Shelby County, Miami County, Auglaize County, Mercer County, Preble County.