Flood Advisory — Putnam 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 10 at 9:35AM EDT until August 10 at 12:45PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following counties, Allen OH, Defiance, Henry, Paulding and Putnam. * WHEN...Until 1245 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 935 AM 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 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Ottawa, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, Kalida, Pandora, Continental, Glandorf, Oakwood, Dupont, Gilboa, Cloverdale, Miller City, Kieferville, Vaughnsville, Wisterman, North Creek, Rockport and Pleasant Bend. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 10, 2026 at 9:35 AM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Northern Indiana
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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This same Flood Advisory also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Putnam 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Putnam County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Paulding County, Henry County, Allen County, Defiance County.