Active AlertsBolivar, OH

Flood Warning

Issued at Sun 9:04 PM May. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio Stillwater Creek At Uhrichsville affecting Tuscarawas County.
What: Minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Stillwater Creek at Uhrichsville.
When: From late tonight to late Tuesday night.
Impacts: At 10.0 feet, Stillwater Creek comes out of its banks in several locations resulting in overflowing in poor drainage areas. Minor flooding of low lying areas begins.
Additional Details: - At 8:00 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 9.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.6 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to rise above flood stage early Monday morning to a crest of 10.8 feet Monday evening. It will then fall below flood stage late Tuesday evening. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 10.8 feet on 02/28/1936. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Additional information is available at weather.gov/pbz. The next statement will be issued Monday afternoon at noon EDT.

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