Flood Watch 04/05/2025 06:10 for Ohio areas

* WHAT...Flooding of rivers and creeks is possible across the region. Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is also possible this morning and again tonight. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio, including the following counties, in north central Ohio, Ashland, Crawford, Erie, Huron, Knox, Lorain, Marion, Morrow and Richland. In northeast Ohio, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne. In northwest Ohio, Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wood and Wyandot. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Conditions are saturated with streams and creeks running high after heavy rain Wednesday into Thursday and again Saturday morning. Rain will continue at times through early Sunday, which could lead to continued river rises. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.