Flood Warning Issued for Little Miami River Affecting Greene and Warren Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Wilmington, OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River at Spring Valley. The alert is currently in effect as minor flooding is forecast for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers geographic regions within Greene and Warren counties in Ohio. Specific areas impacted include the Little Miami River at Spring Valley, with potential flooding affecting Middletown and Waynesville Roads, Corwin Road, and Corwin Park. Backwater flooding may also impact Route 725 in Sugarcreek Township.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists in the affected areas should follow these safety guidelines:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid flooded areas: Stay away from riverbanks and low-lying areas subject to flooding.
• Monitor conditions: Stay tuned to local weather updates for changes in the forecast.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is anticipated. As of 2:00 AM EST Saturday, the river stage was measured at 10.0 feet. The river is forecast to rise above the flood stage of 11.0 feet, reaching an expected crest between 12 and 12.5 feet early Saturday morning. At the 11.0-foot mark, flooding begins to impact sections of Middletown Road, Waynesville Road, Corwin Road, and Corwin Park.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 7:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22. The river is expected to reach its crest early Saturday morning.