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Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
Tuesday April 3rd, 2018 :: 10:56 a.m. EDT

Advisory

FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

FLASH FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for

* Portions of Indiana and Ohio, including the following areas, in Indiana, Fayette IN, Franklin IN, Union IN, and Wayne. In Ohio, Butler, Clark, Clinton, Fairfield, Fayette OH, Franklin OH, Greene, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Montgomery, Pickaway, Preble, Ross, and Warren.

* Through late tonight

* Showers and thunderstorms will continue through this morning.
Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches, with local higher amounts will be possible. This rainfall will fall on saturated soils, leading to the risk of flash flooding. Additional rainfall is expected with thunderstorms this evening.

* Flash flooding, including the flooding of creeks and streams, will be possible with this rainfall event. Area rivers will likely see rises as well.

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.

Address/Location
Wayne County Emergency Management Agency
401 E Main St
Richmond, IN 47374

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 765-973-9399

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