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State: OH Total alerts: 10 Updated: Apr 18, 2026 3:53pm EDT

Freeze Watch

Area
Wayne; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Delaware; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Licking; Preble; Fairfield
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 2:54PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Frost Advisory

Area
Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen
Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 19 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Freeze Watch

Area
Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:56PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Frost Advisory

Area
Lucas; Wood
Frost Advisory issued April 18 at 1:29PM EDT until April 19 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as cold as 34 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the upper 20's are possible. * WHERE...Lucas and Wood Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest low temperatures and greatest potential for frost formation Sunday morning are expected in far-northern Wood County and the western two-thirds of Lucas County.

Freeze Watch

Area
Ottawa; Sandusky; Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Hancock; Seneca; Huron; Medina; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the lower 20's to lower 30's are possible. * WHERE...Portions of north-central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Freeze Watch

Area
Lucas; Wood
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:29PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as cold as 34 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the upper 20's are possible. * WHERE...Lucas and Wood Counties. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest low temperatures and greatest potential for frost formation Sunday morning are expected in far-northern Wood County and the western two-thirds of Lucas County.

Freeze Watch

Area
Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Armstrong; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 12:56PM EDT until April 20 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another higher threat for sub-freezing temperatures is expected Monday night with additional headlines very likely.

Flood Warning

Area
Williams, OH
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT until April 22 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier. * WHEN...Until late Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of Montpelier is flooded. Flood waters affect the southeast side of Pioneer and cover large areas of low land and agricultural land near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Friday, April 17 the stage was 13.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:00 AM EDT Friday was -9999.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.1 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Defiance, OH; Fulton, OH; Williams, OH
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect some farm buildings near Stryker and flood some secondary roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:15 PM EDT Friday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:15 PM EDT Friday was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.3 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning

Area
Allen, IN; De Kalb, IN; Defiance, OH
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 12:43PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Michigan...Ohio... Tippecanoe River above Winamac affecting White, Carroll and Pulaski Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Elkhart and Berrien Counties. Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Defiance, Fulton OH and Williams Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Niles affecting Cass MI, St. Joseph and Berrien Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting Branch, Elkhart and St. Joseph MI Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Indiana...Ohio... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting Defiance, De Kalb and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Moderate flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville. * WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:25 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 12:25 PM EDT Saturday was 12.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 13.7 feet early Monday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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