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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
753 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

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Wayne-Fayette-Union-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-
Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Preble-
Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-Pickaway-Fairfield-Hocking-
Including the cities of Tipp City, Urbana, Kettering, Marysville,
Sidney, West College Corner, Downtown Columbus, Richmond, Troy, Plain
City, Fairborn, Xenia, Celina, Kenton, Liberty, Ada, Piqua,
Pickerington, Connersville, Delaware, Logan, Eaton, Camden, Minster,
Circleville, New Bremen, Greenville, London, West Jefferson,
Wapakoneta, Coldwater, Beavercreek, Downtown Dayton,
St. Marys, Springfield, Newark, Bellefontaine, Washington Court
House, and Lancaster
753 PM EDT Wed Aug 19 2026

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
  possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana, including the following
  counties, Fayette, Union and Wayne and Ohio, including the
  following counties, Auglaize, Champaign, Clark, Darke, Delaware,
  Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hardin, Hocking, Licking,
  Logan, Madison, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Shelby
  and Union.

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Repeated rounds of storms, combined with the extremely wet soil
    conditions will increase the risk for flash flooding into the
    overnight hours.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People in the watch area should keep an eye on the weather and be
prepared for immediate action should heavy rains and flooding occur
or a Flash Flood Warning be issued. Avoid low-lying areas and be
careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.

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McGinnis