Cleveland, OH Warnings, Watches and Advisories
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Flood Warning
Greene, OH; Warren, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 11:49AM EST until March 6 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers... Little Miami River at Spring Valley. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Miami River at Spring Valley. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, High water impacts low areas near Spring Valley, Roxanna, Corwin and east of Waynesville. Flood waters approach homes very close to the river, and widespread bottom land flooding occurs. Water floods Corwin Road, Waynesville Road and Middletown Road near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest near 13 feet Thursday afternoon and is expected to remain above flood through Friday afternoon. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
Severe
Observed
Immediate
March 5th, 2026 11:49:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 11:49:00 am CDT
March 6th, 2026 12:00:00 am CDT
Flood Warning
Hocking, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 10:56AM EST until March 6 at 11:18AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Hocking River at Enterprise. * WHEN...From this morning to late Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water spills into Kachemacher Park in Logan and onto low-lying roads near Haydenville Road at some locations along the river. Also, water will be across State Route 93 just south of Logan. Lowland flooding also occurs in Rockbridge. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.5 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
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March 5th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 10:56:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 11:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Perry; Morgan; Athens; Washington; Jackson; Vinton; Meigs; Gallia; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Wirt; Ritchie; Doddridge
Flood Watch issued March 5 at 10:41AM EST until March 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson OH, Meigs, Morgan, Perry, Vinton and Washington and West Virginia, including the following counties, Doddridge, Jackson WV, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Tyler, Wirt and Wood. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Thunderstorms may also lead to isolated flash flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1.00 to 1.50 inch of rainfall is possible through Friday morning on top of what's already fallen. This can lead to additional flooding issues. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Future
March 5th, 2026 10:41:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 10:41:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 06:45:00 pm CDT
Flood Advisory
Clinton, OH; Fayette, OH; Franklin, OH; Greene, OH; Madison, OH; Pickaway, OH
Flood Advisory issued March 5 at 10:26AM EST until March 5 at 2:30PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fayette, Franklin, Madison and Pickaway. In southwest Ohio, Clinton. In west central Ohio, Greene. * WHEN...Until 230 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1026 AM EST, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Columbus, Beavercreek, Grove City, Xenia, Pickerington, Wilmington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Cedarville, Sabina, Jamestown, Mount Sterling, Jeffersonville, Bloomingburg, Wilberforce, Obetz, New Jasper, Commercial Point, Lithopolis and South Solon.
Minor
Likely
Expected
March 5th, 2026 10:26:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 10:26:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 02:30:00 pm CDT
Flood Advisory
Greene, OH; Warren, OH
Flood Advisory issued March 5 at 10:25AM EST until March 5 at 2:30PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in southwest Ohio, Warren. In west central Ohio, Greene. * WHEN...Until 230 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1024 AM EST, local law enforcement reported minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Kettering, Beavercreek, Lebanon, Bellbrook, Waynesville, Harveysburg, Spring Valley, Corwin, Centerville, Mount Holly, Caesar Creek State Park, Roxanna and Oregonia.
Minor
Likely
Expected
March 5th, 2026 10:25:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 10:25:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 02:30:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Athens, OH; Gallia, OH; Jackson, OH; Meigs, OH; Vinton, OH; Washington, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 10:04AM EST until March 5 at 5:30PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Gallia, Jackson, Meigs, Vinton and Washington. * WHEN...Until 530 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 941 AM EST, Strong rises on creeks and streams continue due to runoff from overnight rain. This has resulted in several flooded roads across the warned area. Some larger creeks experiencing minor flooding include the upper reaches of Raccoon Creek and the Shade River. - In the Chester community, expect flooding of the Sugar Run Creek Bridge and portions of Scout Camp Road near the the river gauge on the Shade River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Mcarthur, Albany, Lake Hope State Park, Chester, Syracuse, and Coalton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Likely
Immediate
March 5th, 2026 10:04:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 10:04:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 05:30:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Athens, OH; Morgan, OH; Perry, OH; Washington, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 8:53AM EST until March 5 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southeast Ohio, including the following counties, Athens, Morgan, Perry and Washington. * WHEN...Until 400 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 839 AM EST, Strong rises on creeks and streams continue due to runoff from overnight rain. This has resulted in several flooded roads across the warned area. Some larger creeks experiencing minor flooding include Sunday Creek in Athens County and the upper portions of Duck Creek in Washington County. - In Glouster, expect flooding of South Town Street, Kennedy Road, and the Glouster Memorial Park. In Macksburg, expect flooding of Main Street near the creek along with other low- lying locations. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Glouster, Beverly, Chauncey, Corning, Lowell, and Macksburg. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severe
Likely
Immediate
March 5th, 2026 08:53:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 08:53:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 04:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Advisory
Clinton, OH; Fairfield, OH; Fayette, OH; Highland, OH; Hocking, OH; Pickaway, OH; Ross, OH
Flood Advisory issued March 5 at 7:40AM EST until March 5 at 12:30PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking and Pickaway. In south central Ohio, Highland and Ross. In southwest Ohio, Clinton. * WHEN...Until 1230 PM EST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 740 AM EST, radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Lancaster, Chillicothe, Washington Court House, Circleville, Wilmington, Logan, Greenfield, Nelsonville, Ashville, Sabina, South Bloomfield, Bremen, Leesburg, New Vienna, Kingston, Williamsport, New Holland, Logan Elm Village, North Folk Village and Hocking Hills State Park.
Minor
Likely
Expected
March 5th, 2026 07:40:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 07:40:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 12:30:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Butler, OH; Montgomery, OH; Preble, OH; Warren, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 7:40AM EST until March 5 at 2:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in southwest Ohio, Butler and Warren. In west central Ohio, Montgomery and Preble. * WHEN...Until 200 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 740 AM EST, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hamilton, Kettering, Middletown, Fairfield, Mason, Oxford, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Springboro, Monroe, Trenton, Franklin, Bellbrook, Moraine, Carlisle, South Middletown, West Carrollton, Ross, Camden and Gratis.
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March 5th, 2026 07:40:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 07:40:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 02:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Watch
Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Licking; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Fairfield; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross; Hocking; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Pike
Flood Watch issued March 5 at 4:52AM EST until March 5 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following counties, in Indiana, Dearborn, Fayette, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union and Wayne, the following counties, in northern Kentucky, Boone, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin and Kenton, and the following counties, in Ohio, Brown, Butler, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Montgomery, Pickaway, Pike, Preble, Ross and Warren. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Soils remain moist and excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and some thunderstorms will move across the region today. Rainfall upwards of 1 to 2 inches is expected today.
Severe
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Future
March 5th, 2026 04:52:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 04:52:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 01:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Advisory
Dearborn, IN; Franklin, IN; Hamilton, OH
Flood Advisory issued March 5 at 1:09AM EST until March 6 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers... Whitewater River at Brookville. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Whitewater River at Brookville. * WHEN...From early this morning to early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Campground and recreational areas flood in the Cedar Grove and New Trenton areas in southern Franklin County. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:45 AM EST Thursday the stage was 13.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.3 feet this afternoon. - Action stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
Minor
Observed
Expected
March 5th, 2026 01:09:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 01:09:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 01:15:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Warren, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 12:57AM EST until March 5 at 3:37PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Little Miami River near South Lebanon. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Little Miami River near South Lebanon. * WHEN...From early this morning to late this afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.0 feet, Flood waters approach low-lying roads in Foster and South Lebanon, in addition to flooding along Front Street in Morrow, Stubbs Mills Road and stretches of Mason Morrow Millgrove Road. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:00 AM EST Thursday the stage was 15.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 20.0 feet this morning. It will then fall below flood stage late this morning. - Flood stage is 19.0 feet.
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March 5th, 2026 12:57:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 12:57:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 01:00:00 pm CDT
Flood Warning
Hamilton, OH
Flood Warning issued March 5 at 12:53AM EST until March 6 at 4:13PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Great Miami River at Miamitown. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Great Miami River at Miamitown. * WHEN...From early this morning to Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flooding impacts low-lying areas along the Great Miami River south of Miamitown over southwest Miami Township. Flooding also occurs along the river from New Baltimore to Cleves. Flooding worsens for businesses on the east side of the river near Taylor Creek, with stretches of East Miami River road flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 PM EST Wednesday the stage was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this morning to a crest of 22.7 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Friday morning. - Flood stage is 16.0 feet.
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March 5th, 2026 12:53:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 12:53:00 am CDT
March 5th, 2026 01:00:00 pm CDT
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This severe weather alerts report is relevant for ZIP codes from 44101 through 44199, accurately covering all areas within Cleveland, OH.
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