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Flood Advisory for Ashland, OH; Morrow, OH; Richland, OH

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Ashland, Morrow, Richland
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Minor
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What is happening

What: Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: A portion of north central Ohio, including the following counties, Ashland, Morrow and Richland. When: Until 330 AM EDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

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* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of north central Ohio, including the following counties, Ashland, Morrow and Richland. * WHEN...Until 330 AM EDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 1219 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Mansfield, Ashland, Ontario, Lexington, New London, Bellville, Savannah, Polk, Sullivan, Lucas, Bailey Lakes, Mifflin, Olivesburg, Shenandoah, Nankin, Nova and Shauck. Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

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    Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 12:19AM EDT until August 11 at 3:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Cleveland OH. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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