Flood Warning Issued for Trumbull County, Ohio as Eagle Creek Approaches Flood Stage

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH has issued a Flood Warning for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station. This alert was issued at 2:35 PM EST on Wednesday, February 18, following reports that water levels are rising toward flood stage.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Trumbull County, Ohio. Impacted locations include Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station and surrounding areas near Braceville.

What You Should Do

Residents and motorists are urged to follow the safety mantra: “Turn around, don’t drown.” Most flood-related fatalities occur in vehicles. Do not attempt to drive through flooded roadways. Motorists should be particularly cautious near Barclay Messerly Road and Knowlton Road.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the region. As of 2:00 PM EST Wednesday, the river stage was measured at 9.4 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 9.5 feet late this afternoon, reaching a crest of 9.6 feet late this evening.

Specific impacts include:

• At 9.5 feet: Barclay Messerly Road south of the Warren Airport in Braceville will flood.
• Threatened Areas: Knowlton Road is expected to be threatened by rising waters.

Timeline

The Flood Warning is in effect from 4:00 PM EST Wednesday, February 18, until 7:00 AM EST Thursday, February 19. The river is expected to fall below flood stage late tonight. The next official statement from the National Weather Service is scheduled for midnight EST.