Flood Watch Into Thursday Afternoon for Portions of the Middle Ohio Valley

Another round of rainfall overnight into Thursday afternoon may result in additional flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone locations over the Mid Ohio Valley, where the ground is saturated. Isolated flash flooding could also occur anywhere a more persistent, heavy rainfall occurs. Please keep updated on the latest forecast and remember - Turn Around, Don't Drown! Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch until March 5, 01:00 PM EST

Current conditions at

Lancaster, Fairfield County Airport (KLHQ)

Lat: 39.76°NLon: 82.66°WElev: 866ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	30.03 in (1016.8 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	6.00 mi
Last update	5 Mar 5:53 am EST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Rushville OH

Flood Watch March 5, 06:43am until March 5, 01:00pm

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch March 5, 06:43am until March 5, 01:00pm
NOW until 1:00pm Thu
Flood Watch
Today
High: 65 °F
Rain and
Areas Fog
Tonight
Low: 55 °F
Rain then
Patchy Fog
Friday
High: 74 °F
Chance Rain
and Areas Fog
Friday Night
Low: 61 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Saturday
High: 74 °F
Rain Likely
then Rain
Saturday Night
Low: 43 °F
Chance Rain
Sunday
High: 58 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 42 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog between 7am and 9am. High near 65. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of rain between 10pm and midnight. Patchy fog after 4am. Low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday

A chance of rain and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of rain. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

A slight chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of rain and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 74. South wind 10 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.