Flood Warning Issued for Ohio Brush Creek Near West Union in Adams 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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A Flood Warning is in effect for Adams County, Ohio, until Friday evening as Ohio Brush Creek is forecast to rise above flood stage, impacting local low-lying roads.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Adams 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 Adams County, Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Wilmington OH has issued a Flood Warning for Ohio Brush Creek near West Union. The alert was issued at 6:51 AM EST on March 6, 2026, and remains in effect until 8:27 PM EST this evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Adams County, Ohio (UGC OHC001). The primary area of concern is the Ohio Brush Creek near West Union.
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists are urged to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through water-covered roadways. Other low-lying roads in the area may be closed or impassable due to high water.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast for the region. The river is expected to rise above its flood stage of 16.0 feet this morning, reaching a predicted crest of 17.4 feet this afternoon. At levels near 17.5 feet, high water typically reaches a depth of approximately one foot on low-lying county roads, with specific impacts noted for Satterfield Road in Tiffin township.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 6, 2026
- Onset: 7:24 AM EST
- Expected Crest: Friday afternoon
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to end at 8:27 PM EST this evening as the river is expected to fall back below flood stage.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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