Flood Warning Issued for Little Miami River Near South Lebanon in Warren County
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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 to impact local roads through Thursday evening.
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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 OH has issued a Flood Warning for the Little Miami River near South Lebanon. The warning was issued on March 3 at 10:28 PM EST and remains in effect until March 5 at 10:00 PM EST.
Affected Areas
The primary area of concern is the Little Miami River near South Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio. Specific locations and roads expected to see impacts include:
- Broadway, McKinley, and Pike Streets in South Lebanon
- Mason-Morrow-Millgrove Road
- Areas within the village of Morrow
- Regions near Turtle Creek
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are advised to take the following precautions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Never attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles.
- Avoid areas near the riverbanks until water levels recede.
- Monitor local weather updates for changes in the forecast.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 10:00 PM EST on Tuesday, the river stage was recorded at 9.0 feet. The flood stage for this area is 19.0 feet.
Key hydrological forecasts include:
- First Peak: The river is expected to rise above flood stage late Wednesday morning, reaching a crest of 20.7 feet by early Wednesday afternoon.
- Recession: Water levels are expected to fall below flood stage late Wednesday evening to approximately 17.1 feet by Thursday morning.
- Second Peak: The river is forecast to rise above flood stage again to 19.1 feet early Thursday afternoon before falling below flood stage later that day.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: March 3, 2026, at 10:28 PM EST
- Flood Onset: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 11:02 AM EST
- Warning Expiration: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 10:00 PM EST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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