Flood Warning Issued for Adams County, Ohio

Source: NOAA · Adams County, Ohio

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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for Ohio Brush Creek near West Union until late Monday morning, with minor flooding forecast.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 7, 2026 and geographically references Adams County, Ohio. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Weather Alerts - determines the warning protocol behind it, which shapes what protective action (seeking shelter, following evacuation orders if issued, monitoring official updates) is recommended and which agency holds authority to issue or cancel it.

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Alert Details

A Flood Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Wilmington OH. The alert is effective from May 24, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT and remains in effect until May 25, 2026 at 10:19 AM EDT.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Adams County, Ohio, specifically Ohio Brush Creek near West Union.

What You Should Do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast. At 4:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 11.8 feet. The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 20.9 feet late this evening before falling below flood stage early Monday morning. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. At 20.0 feet, water rises over the east side of State Route 348 south of Cedar Mills, with lowland flooding of county roads especially near Lawshee and west of Peebles.

Timeline

The alert was sent and effective at 2026-05-24T16:42:00-04:00, with onset at 2026-05-24T18:37:00-04:00. It expires at 2026-05-25T04:45:00-04:00 and ends at 2026-05-25T10:19:00-04:00.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for Ohio Brush Creek near West Union until late Monday morning, with minor flooding forecast.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Adams County, Ohio. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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