Flood Advisory — Portage 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 6 at 10:26PM EDT until August 7 at 1:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio, including the following counties, Geauga and Portage. * WHEN...Until 130 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1026 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Streetsboro, Middlefield, Garrettsville, Mantua, Aurora, Parkman and Hiram. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
Effective August 6, 2026 at 10:26 PM ET · Expires August 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Cleveland OH
Expires
August 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET
Last Checked
1 minute 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Portage 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 7, 2026 at 1:30 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Portage County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Geauga County.