Flash Flood Warning Issued for Greene, Warren, and Surrounding Counties in Ohio

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flash Flood Warning for portions of central, southwestern, and west central Ohio. This alert is classified as a severe event with immediate urgency, as radar indicates thunderstorms are producing heavy rain across the region. Flash flooding is currently ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions and counties are included in the warning area:

• Greene County in west central Ohio
• Southwestern Madison County in central Ohio
• Northwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio
• Northeastern Warren County in southwestern Ohio
• Southeastern Clark County in west central Ohio

Specific locations that may experience flash flooding include Xenia, Lebanon, Springboro, Bellbrook, Cedarville, Waynesville, Jamestown, South Charleston, Wilberforce, New Jasper, Harveysburg, Spring Valley, Corwin, South Solon, Centerville, Middleton Corner, Paintersville, Oldtown, Lumberton, and the Greene County Airport.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are advised to follow the safety slogan: “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.” The National Weather Service emphasizes that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

To report flash flooding, individuals can visit the NWS website at weather.gov/iln or submit reports via social media when it is safe to do so.

Expected Conditions

According to radar data at 10:01 PM EST, thunderstorms are generating heavy rainfall. Expected hazards include flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses. Poor drainage and low-lying areas are also at high risk for flooding.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning became effective at 10:01 PM EST on February 19 and is scheduled to remain in effect until 1:15 AM EST on February 20, 2026.