Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southwest Ohio Counties Until Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH has issued a Flood Warning (NWS Alert Code: FAW) for portions of central, southwest, and west-central Ohio. This alert replaces a previous Flash Flood Warning for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties:

• Central Ohio: Fayette and Madison
• Southwest Ohio: Clinton and Warren
• West Central Ohio: Clark, Greene, and Montgomery

Specific locations that may experience flooding include Xenia, Springboro, London, Bellbrook, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Cedarville, Waynesville, Jamestown, South Charleston, Jeffersonville, Wilberforce, Lake Darby, New Jasper, Harveysburg, Spring Valley, Lafayette, Corwin, South Solon, and Midway.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to follow the safety slogan: “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Exercise extreme caution at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of rising water and flooded roadways. Avoid areas known for flooding and do not attempt to drive through water of unknown depth.

Expected Conditions

Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is imminent or occurring. Local law enforcement has already reported numerous road closures due to high water.

• Rainfall Totals: Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen.
• Additional Rainfall: Further accumulation of 0.5 to 1 inch is possible.
• Hazards: Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 9:15 AM EST on Friday, February 20, 2026.