Flash Flood Watch in Effect Across Northeast and North Central Ohio Through 10 P.M. Friday
Akron
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Summary
- The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch through 10 p.m. tonight for a large swath of northeast and north central Ohio.
- Storms are expected to develop this afternoon, bringing heavy rainfall to an area that has already seen significant precipitation in recent days — meaning even moderate rainfall could trigger flooding quickly.
- Peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour are possible with the strongest storms, which could overwhelm drainage systems and cause rapid rises in rivers, creeks, and streams.
- Low-lying areas, underpasses, and poor drainage areas are at the highest risk.
- Residents are urged to monitor conditions closely throughout the afternoon and evening, avoid flooded roads, and have a plan if conditions deteriorate quickly.
- Turn around, don't drown — never drive through standing water regardless of how shallow it appears.
Timeline
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing water — turn around, don't drown.
Cities in the affected area include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Wooster, Ravenna, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Twinsburg.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 p.m. tonight for portions of northeast and north central Ohio, including Summit, Stark, Mahoning, Wayne, Portage, Trumbull, Ashland, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties.
Incident reported at Akron.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing water — turn around, don't drown.
Cities in the affected area include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Wooster, Ravenna, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Twinsburg.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 p.m. tonight for portions of northeast and north central Ohio, including Summit, Stark, Mahoning, Wayne, Portage, Trumbull, Ashland, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties.
Incident reported at Akron.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing water — turn around, don't drown.
Cities in the affected area include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Wooster, Ravenna, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Twinsburg.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 p.m. tonight for portions of northeast and north central Ohio, including Summit, Stark, Mahoning, Wayne, Portage, Trumbull, Ashland, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties.
Incident reported at Akron.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing water — turn around, don't drown.
Cities in the affected area include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Wooster, Ravenna, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Twinsburg.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 p.m. tonight for portions of northeast and north central Ohio, including Summit, Stark, Mahoning, Wayne, Portage, Trumbull, Ashland, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties.
Incident reported at Akron.
Residents are urged to avoid flooded roads. Never drive through standing water — turn around, don't drown.
Cities in the affected area include Akron, Canton, Youngstown, Wooster, Ravenna, Kent, Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, and Twinsburg.
Showers and thunderstorms will develop this afternoon with peak rainfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour possible. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas is possible.
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect through 10 p.m. tonight for portions of northeast and north central Ohio, including Summit, Stark, Mahoning, Wayne, Portage, Trumbull, Ashland, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties.
Incident reported at Akron.
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The Weather Service really needs to upgrade its warning system. What the hell does warning, watch ... even mean. Is there one coming ... so there's a warning? Has one been sighted ... so there's a watch? Does anyone else understand this archaic labeling system with words that mean nothing? I find it both pathetic, and hilarious at the same time. People in severe flood and tornado zones, are still scratching their heads. Please get it together Weather Channel, all local news stations, and The National Weather Service. This has been a public service watch message, as a warning ... that we have no idea what you're ever talking about. Thank you.
The Weather Service really needs to upgrade its warning system. What the hell does warning, watch ... even mean. Is there one coming ... so there's a warning? Has one been sighted ... so there's a watch? Does anyone else understand this archaic labeling system with words that mean nothing? I find it both pathetic, and hilarious at the same time. People in severe flood and tornado zones, are still scratching their heads. Please get it together Weather Channel, all local news stations, and The National Weather Service. This has been a public service watch message, as a warning ... that we have no idea what you're ever talking about. Thank you.
The Weather Service really needs to upgrade its warning system. What the hell does warning, watch ... even mean. Is there one coming ... so there's a warning? Has one been sighted ... so there's a watch? Does anyone else understand this archaic labeling system with words that mean nothing? I find it both pathetic, and hilarious at the same time. People in severe flood and tornado zones, are still scratching their heads. Please get it together Weather Channel, all local news stations, and The National Weather Service. This has been a public service watch message, as a warning ... that we have no idea what you're ever talking about. Thank you.
The Weather Service really needs to upgrade its warning system. What the hell does warning, watch ... even mean. Is there one coming ... so there's a warning? Has one been sighted ... so there's a watch? Does anyone else understand this archaic labeling system with words that mean nothing? I find it both pathetic, and hilarious at the same time. People in severe flood and tornado zones, are still scratching their heads. Please get it together Weather Channel, all local news stations, and The National Weather Service. This has been a public service watch message, as a warning ... that we have no idea what you're ever talking about. Thank you.
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The Weather Service really needs to upgrade its warning system. What the hell does warning, watch ... even mean. Is there one coming ... so there's a warning? Has one been sighted ... so there's a watch? Does anyone else understand this archaic labeling system with words that mean nothing? I find it both pathetic, and hilarious at the same time. People in severe flood and tornado zones, are still scratching their heads. Please get it together Weather Channel, all local news stations, and The National Weather Service. This has been a public service watch message, as a warning ... that we have no idea what you're ever talking about. Thank you.