Active AlertsRepublic, OH

Flood Warning

Issued at Sat 7:44 AM Apr. 4
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County. For the Sandusky Riverincluding Upper Sandusky, Fremont, Tiffin, Bucyru
S: Minor flooding is forecast.
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Where: Sandusky River at Tiffin.
When: Until this evening.
Impacts: At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
Additional Details: - At 6:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 9.2 feet. - ForecastThe river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling slowly through the weekend. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood HistoryThis crest compares to a previous crest of 9.1 feet on 04/12/2013. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

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 www.weather.gov/cle. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 545 PM EDT.

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