Ohio Flood Warning - Severe | Effective 05/24/2026 06:09

Headline: 
Flood Warning issued May 24 at 9:09AM EDT until May 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Event: 
Flood Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 24, 2026 - 6:09am
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description: 
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Scioto River Near Larue affecting Marion County. For the Scioto River...including Larue, Prospect...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Scioto River near Larue. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, River at bankfull in the Village of La Rue. Widespread flooding on area roads including School Street. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:00 AM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet early Friday morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.0 feet on 03/04/2023. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/cle. The next statement will be issued this evening at 715 PM EDT.
Area Description: 
Marion, OH
Forcast Office: 
NWS Cleveland OH