Active AlertsPawnee, OH
Flood Advisory
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northeast Ohio, including the following counties, Medina, Stark, Summit and Wayne.
When: Until 645 AM EDT.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 337 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Akron, Canton, Wooster, Massillon, Barberton, Green, Wadsworth, Tallmadge, North Canton, Orrville, Rittman, Mogadore, Doylestown, Creston, New Franklin, Norton, Canal Fulton, Lakemore, Seville and Smithville. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.
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.