Flood Warning Issued for Little Miami River in Greene and Warren Counties, OH

Source: NOAA · Greene and Warren Counties, Ohio

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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River at Spring Valley, with minor flooding forecast from early August 20 to August 21.

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Record type
Flood Warning
Affected area
Greene and Warren Counties, Ohio
Issued
August 20, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Wilmington OH

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Alert Details

Flood Warning issued by NWS Wilmington OH. Effective from 2026-08-20T04:37:00-04:00 until 2026-08-21T08:00:00-04:00. Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. Urgency: Expected.

Affected Areas

Greene County, OH and Warren County, OH, specifically the Little Miami River at Spring Valley. Impacts include low-lying areas near Spring Valley, Roxanna, and east of Waynesville.

What You Should Do

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

Expected Conditions

At 4:00 AM EDT on 2026-08-20 the stage was 8.9 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. The river will rise above flood stage (11.0 feet) this morning and crest near 12 feet this evening.

Timeline

Alert effective early morning 2026-08-20. River expected to fall below flood stage Friday evening 2026-08-21.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River at Spring Valley, with minor flooding forecast from early August 20 to August 21.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Greene and Warren Counties, Ohio. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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