Flood Advisory — Wayne 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 16 at 8:30PM EDT until August 16 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of northeast Ohio, including the following counties, Medina, Stark, Summit and Wayne. * WHEN...Until 1100 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 830 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Massillon, Barberton, Green, Wadsworth, Rittman, Doylestown, New Franklin, Norton, Canal Fulton, Clinton, Marshallville, Portage Lakes and Perry Heights. - Minor flooding was recently reported in Wadsworth. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Cleveland OH
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 11:00 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Wayne 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 16, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Wayne County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Medina County, Summit County, Stark County.