Headline:
Flood Warning issued May 23 at 5:25PM EDT until May 24 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 23, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires:
May 24, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the
following rivers in Ohio...
Scioto River Near Larue affecting Marion County.
For the Scioto River...including Larue, Prospect...Moderate flooding
is forecast.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Scioto River near Larue.
* WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River at bankfull in the Village of La
Rue. Widespread flooding on area roads including School Street.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 5:00 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.5
feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage
tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
13.5 feet on 06/24/2016.
- 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.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/cle.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 330 AM EDT.
Area Description:
Marion, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: