Flash Flood Warning Issued for Fayette and Madison Counties in Central Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Fayette County and southern Madison County in central Ohio. The alert was issued at 10:20 PM EST after radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in central Ohio:

• Northwestern Fayette County
• Southern Madison County

Specific locations that may experience flash flooding include London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Jeffersonville, Lake Darby, Midway, Newport, Madison Lake, Big Plain, Bookwalter, Lilly Chapel, and Shady Grove.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, visit the NWS website at weather.gov/iln or submit a report via social media when it is safe to do so. Avoid low-lying areas and poor drainage zones.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data, between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the affected area. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. The primary hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms, which is expected to impact small creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 10:20 PM EST on February 19 and is set to expire at 1:30 AM EST on February 20.