Flood Warning Issued for Little Miami River in Warren County, 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 Flood Warning for the Little Miami River near South Lebanon, with minor flooding expected through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Warren County, 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 Warren County, Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River near South Lebanon. The alert was issued at 12:57 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026, as river levels are projected to rise above flood stage.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Warren County, Ohio. Geographic regions at risk include areas adjacent to the Little Miami River near South Lebanon, Foster, and Morrow. Specific roads expected to see impacts include Front Street in Morrow, Stubbs Mills Road, and stretches of Mason Morrow Millgrove Road.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. The National Weather Service reminds the public that most flood deaths occur in vehicles. It is advised to avoid the affected areas and monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 12:00 AM EST Thursday, the river stage was measured at 15.5 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 19.0 feet early this morning, reaching a crest of 20.0 feet. At this level, floodwaters will approach low-lying roads in Foster and South Lebanon, in addition to flooding along Front Street in Morrow and nearby rural roads.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 12:57 AM EST, Thursday, March 5. The river is expected to crest this morning and fall below flood stage by late morning. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 3:37 PM EST this afternoon.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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