Cincinnati, OH Warnings, Watches and Advisories

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Cincinnati.

Use the Radar Maps link provided to understand the trajectory of a storm.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 5 at 7:24AM EDT until September 5 at 7:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

At 724 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Coolville to near Rutland, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Pomeroy, Racine, Coolville, Rutland, Forked Run State Park, New Haven, Mason, Tuppers Plains, Mineralwells, Lubeck, Washington, Middleport, Chester, Syracuse, Hartford City, Cheshire, Portland, Lakin, Belleville, and Reedsville.

Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 7:14AM EDT until September 5 at 10:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Auglaize County in west central Ohio... Mercer County in west central Ohio... North Central Shelby County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 714 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, Minster, St. Henry, Rockford, New Knoxville, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, Bulkhead, Maria Stein, State Route 116 at State Route 197 and Chattanooga.

Special Weather Statement issued September 5 at 7:09AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

At 709 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Ohio City, moving southeast at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph and very heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Celina, St. Marys, Coldwater, New Bremen, St. Henry, Fort Recovery, Rockford, Wabash, Mendon, Chickasaw, Montezuma, Chattanooga, Kossuth, Tama, Neptune, Carthagena, and Bulkhead. If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building. Motorists should slow down and use extra caution. To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.

Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 6:37AM EDT until September 5 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Southwestern Union County in central Ohio... Northeastern Champaign County in west central Ohio... Eastern Logan County in west central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 1100 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 637 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Marysville, Plain City, North Lewisburg, West Mansfield, Northwood, Milford Center, Rushsylvania, Woodstock, Unionville Center, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Pottersburg, Middleburg, East Liberty, Raymond, Pickrelltown, Mingo, Broadway and New Jerusalem.

Flash Flood Warning issued September 5 at 5:55AM EDT until September 5 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

FFWILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Logan County in west central Ohio... * Until 930 AM EDT. * At 555 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding across the warned area. Between 3.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Law enforcement reported. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that may experience flash flooding include... Bellefontaine, West Liberty, Russells Point, Lakeview, Huntsville, Valley Hi, Zanesfield, Mcmorran, New Jerusalem, Pickrelltown, Lewistown, East Liberty and Middleburg. At 5:30 AM, local law enforcement reported high water over multiple areas near and around Bellefontaine.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued September 5 at 5:21AM EDT until September 5 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 655 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN OHIO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO DELAWARE FAIRFIELD FRANKLIN LICKING THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF DELAWARE, DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, LANCASTER, NEWARK, AND PICKERINGTON.

Flood Advisory issued September 5 at 5:20AM EDT until September 5 at 8:15AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southwestern Fairfield County in central Ohio... South Central Franklin County in central Ohio... Western Hocking County in central Ohio... Central Pickaway County in central Ohio... * WHEN...Until 815 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 520 AM EDT, radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Grove City, Circleville, Ashville, South Bloomfield, Logan Elm Village, Commercial Point, Fox, Amanda, Stoutsville, Laurelville, Harrisburg, Tarlton, Orient, Lockbourne, Darbyville, Aw Marion State Park, East Ringgold, State Route 674 at State Route 188 and Whisler.