Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 6 at 8:58AM EDT until July 6 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 6, 2026 - 5:58am
Expires:
July 6, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 858 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have
fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 3 inches in 1 hour.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Eastern Oregon, Curtice, Williston, Reno Beach and Bono.
Flooding of Route 2 is possible.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Stay away from flooded areas. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Lucas, OH; Ottawa, OH
Forcast Office:
NWS Cleveland OH
Sender: