Flood Advisory — Morrow 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 12:19AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central Ohio, including the following counties, Ashland, Morrow and Richland. * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1219 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mansfield, Ashland, Ontario, Lexington, New London, Bellville, Savannah, Polk, Sullivan, Lucas, Bailey Lakes, Mifflin, Olivesburg, Shenandoah, Nankin, Nova and Shauck. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
Effective August 11, 2026 at 12:19 AM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Cleveland OH
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 hour 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.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Morrow 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 hour ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 3:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Morrow County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Richland County, Ashland County.