Flash Flood Warning Issued for Greene, Warren, and Surrounding Counties in Ohio
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of central and southwestern Ohio, including Xenia and Lebanon, effective until 1:15 AM EST Friday.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southwestern Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central and Southwestern 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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