Flood Warning Issued for South Central Noble County, Ohio Through Thursday Afternoon
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 parts of Noble County, Ohio, until 3:00 PM EST today as heavy rainfall pushes Duck Creek past flood stage.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Noble County, Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Pittsburgh
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 Noble County, Ohio.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, PA, has issued a Flood Warning for South Central Noble County in east central Ohio. The alert was issued at 12:09 PM EST on March 5, 2026, and remains in effect until 3:00 PM EST this afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts South Central Noble County. Residents in Dexter City and surrounding low-lying areas should prepare for flooding conditions as runoff continues to impact the region.
What You Should Do
Local authorities and the NWS advise residents to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roadways. Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Residents are urged to avoid flooded areas and move to higher ground if necessary.
Expected Conditions
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is currently imminent or occurring. Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate that creek levels are rising rapidly due to runoff from earlier and ongoing rainfall. Specific observations include:
- Duck Creek at Macksburg: Measured at 14.4 feet as of 11:30 AM. The established flood stage for this location is 13 feet.
- Impacts: Flooding is expected in rivers, creeks, streams, and other flood-prone locations.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 12:09 PM EST and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM EST on March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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