Headline:
Flood Warning issued April 2 at 5:28PM EDT until April 3 at 5:15AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 2, 2026 - 2:28pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 2:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Creek and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following
county, Ottawa.
* WHEN...Until 515 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Streams and rivers continue to rise due to excess runoff
from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with
water and may not be passable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 528 PM EDT, gauge reports indicated that flooding is
continuing along the Portage River.
At 5 PM EDT, the river was at 13.20 feet. Flooding will
continue along the Portage River near Elmore. The river
should slowly recede tonight.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oak Harbor and Elmore.
- Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety
and preparedness information.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Ottawa, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: