Flood Warning Issued for Scioto River Near Larue in Marion County, OH
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NWS Cleveland has issued a Flood Warning for the Scioto River near Larue affecting Marion County, with minor flooding forecast from this morning until 2:00 PM EDT.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Marion County, Ohio
- Issued
- August 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland OH
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Alert Details
Flood Warning issued by NWS Cleveland OH. Effective from August 21, 2026 at 3:17 AM EDT until August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT.
Affected Areas
Scioto River near Larue affecting Marion County, Ohio. Flooding occurs in lowland areas south of the Village of La Rue, including roads High Street, Larue Prospect Road, and parts of Vine Street.
What You Should Do
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is forecast. At 12.0 feet, flooding occurs in lowland areas. At 3:00 AM EDT the stage was 12.0 feet. Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet. Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from this morning (onset at 8:00 AM EDT) to this afternoon, with the river expected to crest at 12.0 feet this morning. The next statement will be issued by 2:00 PM EDT.
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