Flood Warning Issued for Trumbull County, Ohio as Eagle Creek Approaches Flood Stage
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station in Trumbull County, with minor flooding expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Trumbull County, Ohio
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Cleveland 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 Trumbull County, Ohio.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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