Flood Advisory — Fayette 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 20 at 2:29AM EDT until August 20 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Delaware County in central Ohio... Northwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio... Northeastern Fayette County in central Ohio... Franklin County in central Ohio... Western Licking County in central Ohio... Eastern Madison County in central Ohio... Northwestern Pickaway County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 630 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 229 AM 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 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley, Jefferson, Pataskala, Powell, Canal Winches
Effective August 20, 2026 at 2:29 AM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET
Last Checked
3 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
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. To report flooding, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Fayette 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 (3 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 6:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Fayette County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Pickaway County, Licking County, Fairfield County, Madison County.