Weather Alert
Franklin County, OH
Status: Alert Ended
Start: 8/20/26 9:30 AM
End: 8/20/26 11:38 AM
Dur: 02:08
Canceled 8/20/26 11:38 AM

Flood Warning issued August 20 at 9:30AM EDT until August 20 at 8:09PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...
Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.

* WHAT...
Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...
Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.

* WHEN...
From this afternoon to this evening.

* IMPACTS...
At 24.0 feet, While much of the city remains protected at this stage, flooding occurs along the river outside the City of Columbus. A stage of this level will cause flooding along the Scioto River in southern Franklin County, mainly in Franklin and Jackson townships, as well as areas near Haul Road in south Columbus. McKinley Avenue is closed at 24.2 feet due to floodgate closure. Route 23 High Street is flooded near I-270.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 8:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 23.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage around noon to a crest of 24.2 feet this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage by evening.
- Flood stage is 24.0 feet.



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