MAHONING, OH; Portage, OH; Stark, OH — FFWCLE
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for... Southwestern Mahoning County in northeastern Ohio... Southern Portage County in northeastern Ohio... Northeastern Stark County in northeastern Ohio...
* Until 845 PM EDT.
* At 547 PM EDT, emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain and several roads impassable due to flooding in southern Portage County. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to
Flooding in Mahoning, OH; Portage, OH; Stark, OH can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS