Flood Warning Issued for South Central Noble County Through Thursday Morning
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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 south central Noble County, Ohio, as excessive rainfall causes rising creek levels near Dexter City.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central 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 following reports of excessive rainfall and runoff that have caused local waterways to rise rapidly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers south central Noble County. Locations that will experience flooding include Dexter City. Particular concern is noted for Duck Creek at Macksburg.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service reminds motorists to "Turn around, don't drown" when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid low-lying areas and move to higher ground if flooding is observed.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 4:58 AM EST, Doppler radar and river gauges indicated that creek levels were rising due to runoff from earlier rainfall. As of 5:00 AM EST, Duck Creek at Macksburg was measured at 12.6 feet and is forecast to reach or exceed its flood stage of 13 feet this morning.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is currently set to expire at 9:00 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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