Prospect, OH Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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 Prospect.

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

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 10:06AM EDT until June 18 at 4:30PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northern Meigs County in southeastern Ohio... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Ohio... East Central Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... West Central Washington County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 430 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1005 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing. Between 3 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Athens, Nelsonville, Albany, Chauncey, Buchtel, Amesville, The Plains and Stroud Run State Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Wind Advisory issued June 18 at 10:04AM EDT until June 18 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Ohio, Ashtabula Inland, Ashtabula Lakeshore, Cuyahoga, Geauga, and Lake Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Beach Hazards Statement issued June 18 at 9:58AM EDT until June 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...High risk of rip currents. * WHERE...In Ohio, Lucas, Ottawa, Erie, Lorain, Cuyahoga, Lake and Ashtabula Lakeshore Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Erie County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Wind and wave action will cause currents on the lakeshore. Swimmers should not enter the water. Currents can carry swimmers away from shore through a sand bar and along structures extending out into the lake.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:38AM EDT until June 18 at 1:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Western Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Northeastern Jackson County in southeastern Ohio... Vinton County in southeastern Ohio... * WHEN...Until 145 PM EDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 938 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. Between 3 and 4.5 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mcarthur, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski, Creola, Allensville and Eagle Mills. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:31AM EDT until June 18 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following county, in southwest Ohio, Brown. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 931 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in High water continues in the Fayetteville Area along U.S. 50 as well as along U.S. 50 in Clermont County. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Mount Orab, Fayetteville, St. Martin, Greenbush, Chasetown, State Route 32 at US Route 68, Lake Lorelei and Locust Ridge.

Flood Warning issued June 18 at 9:21AM EDT until June 18 at 11:45AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...The following counties, in south central Ohio, Highland, Pike and Ross. * WHEN...Until 1145 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...While water was continuing to recede, numerous roads remain closed due to flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 921 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding in the warned area. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that may experience flooding include... Hillsboro, Waverly, Piketon, Lynchburg, Marshall, Sardinia, Bainbridge, Cynthiana, Kincaid Springs, Pike Lake, Highland Holiday, Rocky Fork Point, Belfast, Russell, New Market, Mowrystown, Sinking Spring, Paint Creek State Park, Rainsboro and Rocky Fork Lake.

Flash Flood Warning issued June 18 at 7:55AM EDT until June 18 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

FFWRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Athens County in southeastern Ohio... Washington County in southeastern Ohio... Central Wood County in northwestern West Virginia... * Until 1100 AM EDT. * At 755 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. 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 will experience flash flooding include... Parkersburg, Marietta, Belpre, St. Marys, Coolville, Vienna, Williamstown, Belmont, Boaz, Lubeck, Washington, Mineralwells, Newport, Matamoras, North Hills, Fleming, Blennerhassett, Devola, Davisville and Little Hocking. This includes the following highways... Interstate 77 in West Virginia between mile markers 169 and 186. Interstate 77 in Ohio between mile markers 1 and 7. Route 50 in West Virginia between mile markers 1 and 15.