Flood Advisory — Licking 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 11 at 10:50AM EDT until August 11 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Fairfield County in central Ohio... Eastern Franklin County in central Ohio... Hocking County in central Ohio... Licking County in central Ohio... Eastern Pickaway County in central Ohio... Northeastern Ross County in south central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1050 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... Columbus, Newark, Lancaster, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pickerington, Circleville, Bexley, Heath, Logan, Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Groveport and Ashville.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 10:50 AM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Wilmington OH
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Keep children away from storm drains, culverts, creeks and streams. Water levels can rise rapidly and sweep children away. 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Licking 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 11, 2026 at 1:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Licking County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Fairfield County, Hocking County, Pickaway County, Ross County, Franklin County.