FAIRFIELD, OH; Franklin, OH; Hocking, OH; Picka… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio... South Central Franklin County in central Ohio... Western Hocking County in central Ohio... Central Pickaway County in central Ohio...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 804 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expecte
Flooding in Fairfield, OH; Franklin, OH; Hocking, OH; Pickaway, 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.
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