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Flood Watch — Fayette; Pickaway

Structured official-source report · Published Sep 20, 3:01 AM UTC · Updated Sep 20, 2:29 AM UTC
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* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking and Pickaway. In south central Ohio, Highland, Pike and Ross. In southwest Ohio, Clinton and Warren. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms overnight into Sunday morning will produce locally heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

Where it happened

Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Pike

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Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Highland; Pike

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Sep 20, 2:29 AM UTC · nws

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Ohio, including the following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking and Pickaway. In south central Ohio, Highland, Pike and Ross. In southwest Ohio, Clinton and Warren. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rounds of thunderstorms overnight into Sunday morning will produce locally heavy rainfall. Rainfall amounts of one to three inches with locally higher amounts will be possible. People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

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