Flood Watch Issued for Franklin and Central Ohio Counties Amid Storms This Week
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Wilmington has issued a flood watch for Franklin and three other central Ohio counties, as heavy rainfall from multiple rounds of storms is expected to impact the region this week. The flood watch, which covers Franklin, Licking, Madison, and Union counties, will be in effect from 8 p.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Sunday. This alert also extends to over three dozen counties across southern, southwestern, and north-central Ohio.
The NWS has issued this flood watch due to favorable conditions for flooding, though it does not guarantee flooding will occur. A flood warning, however, is only issued when flooding is imminent or already happening, the NWS clarified.
Tornadoes Confirmed in Southwest Ohio
In addition to the flood watch, the NWS confirmed that four tornadoes touched down in southwest Ohio on Sunday evening. Two of these tornadoes, rated EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale, were reported in Butler County. One tornado struck just north of New Miami, while the other touched down near West Chester before crossing into Warren County and dissipating just west of Morrow County.
A third EF0 tornado was confirmed near Corwin in Warren County, with winds ranging from 65 to 85 mph. The fourth tornado, an EF1, was reported in Fayette County near Jeffersonville, Ohio. This tornado, which had peak wind speeds of 90 mph, traveled nearly four miles in four minutes, causing damage to structures and uprooting trees. It destroyed an outbuilding, partially tore off roofs from two other buildings, and flipped several RVs at an RV dealership.
The NWS storm team is continuing its assessment of the damage, with further updates available on their website.
Stay informed and prepare for possible flooding and storm impacts across central Ohio this week.
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