Flood Warning
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers...
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp
from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 879.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
this afternoon to a crest of 880.1 feet late this afternoon.
It will then fall below flood stage early Saturday morning.
- Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
From: Feb 20, 2026 17:06
Until: Feb 21, 2026 06:00
Flood Warning
...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers...
South Fork Licking River Near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...South Fork Licking River near I 70 near Buckeye Lake.
* WHEN...Until late this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 880.0 feet, Water extends onto the 129A exit ramp
from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79 near Buckeye Lake.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 6:45 AM EST Friday the stage was 879.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
late this morning to a crest of 880.1 feet late this morning.
It will then fall below flood stage late this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 880.0 feet.
From: Feb 20, 2026 12:09
Until: Feb 21, 2026 00:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west
central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 20, 2026 09:45
Until: Feb 20, 2026 19:00
Special Weather Statement
Southwest winds will increase this morning with the passage of a
strong cold front. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up
to 40 to 45 mph expected this morning into the afternoon before
diminishing toward evening.
These gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:03
Until: Feb 20, 2026 15:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Franklin and
Pickaway.
* WHEN...Until 945 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 336 AM EST, radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up
to 0.5 inches are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Pickerington, Bexley,
Canal Winchester, Groveport, Whitehall, Obetz, Commercial
Point, Lithopolis, Urbancrest, Harrisburg, Orient,
Lockbourne, Brice, Blacklick Estates, Darbydale, Georgesville
and Wrightsville.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:37
Until: Feb 20, 2026 14:45
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...The following counties, in central Ohio, Fairfield,
Franklin and Licking.
* WHEN...Until 930 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 316 AM EST, radar and automated rain gauges 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 up
to 0.5 inches are possible.
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Columbus, Newark, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Heath,
Granville, Pataskala, Canal Winchester, Baltimore, Buckeye
Lake, Hebron, Millersport, Beechwood Trails, Granville South,
Fairfield Beach, Harbor Hills, Summit Station, Thornport,
Etna and Jersey.
From: Feb 20, 2026 08:17
Until: Feb 20, 2026 14:30
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West-Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Feb 19, 2026 17:50
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until noon EST today.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chill values may drop as low as 15 below
zero again late Saturday night into Sunday morning across portions
of Northeast Ohio and additional cold weather advisories may be
issued.
From: Feb 07, 2026 05:55
Until: Feb 07, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio, and the central and southern
mountains and much of the lowlands of West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 07, 2026 02:33
Until: Feb 07, 2026 10:45
Special Weather Statement
As temperatures continue to fall, residual moisture may freeze on
roadways. In addition, gusty winds of 25-35 MPH may lead to some
snow drifting over roads as well.
Motorists are urged to use caution overnight into Saturday
morning.
From: Feb 07, 2026 02:54
Until: Feb 07, 2026 10:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south
central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Feb 06, 2026 23:04
Until: Feb 07, 2026 09:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky and southeast Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the
evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the first round of snow was over,
refreeze this evening and another round of snow showers and
falling temperatures with an arctic front tonight could still
create hazardous travel conditions.
From: Feb 06, 2026 22:37
Until: Feb 07, 2026 06:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Very cold
temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
From: Jan 31, 2026 22:25
Until: Feb 01, 2026 15:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest
Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern,
and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 23:19
Until: Feb 01, 2026 09:15
Special Weather Statement
Bands of snow showers will continue to stream from north to south
across portions of the local area through the early evening
hours. While almost everyone will see some flurries or light snow,
locally heavier bursts of snow will lead to lower visibilities
and light snow accumulations. Within the heavier bursts of snow,
fluffy accumulations of a coating to one quarter inch will be
possible. Snow bands will dissipate later this evening.
From: Jan 31, 2026 23:19
Until: Feb 01, 2026 02:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 18 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and west
central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today.
For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 10:45
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:45
Extreme Cold Warning
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 20 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 14 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:28
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills
as low as 20 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold
wind chills as low as 14 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west
central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the
Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured
water pipes.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:28
Until: Jan 31, 2026 18:45
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very
cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this
morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 11 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 31, 2026 05:10
Until: Jan 31, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio
and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 31, 2026 10:22
Until: Jan 31, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills
as low as 18 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory,
very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and west
central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today.
For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero
could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not
taken.
From: Jan 31, 2026 06:28
Until: Jan 31, 2026 14:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 22 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio
and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 31, 2026 03:01
Until: Jan 31, 2026 11:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 23:28
Until: Jan 31, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 09:54
Until: Jan 30, 2026 18:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio
and northwest Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 05:06
Until: Jan 30, 2026 17:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to 11 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia may occur if unprotected skin
is exposed to these temperatures.
From: Jan 30, 2026 04:39
Until: Jan 30, 2026 16:30
Special Weather Statement
Sub-zero temperatures and wind chill values are expected this
morning. While most locations will have values in the negative
single digits, some isolated temperatures and wind chills will
briefly be as low as 10 to 15 degrees below zero.
From: Jan 30, 2026 08:42
Until: Jan 30, 2026 14:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM Friday to noon EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 30, 2026 04:36
Until: Jan 30, 2026 12:45
Special Weather Statement
Although temperatures will not be quite as cold as last night,
readings will still dip into the single digits below zero,
especially in outlying and rural areas. Wind chill values around
10 below zero will be possible into early Friday morning.
From: Jan 30, 2026 03:53
Until: Jan 30, 2026 09:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 9 below.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West
Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 05:58
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as around 20 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south
central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 29, 2026 05:04
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below.
* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 05:10
Until: Jan 29, 2026 16:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills ranging from 5 below to 15 below zero.
* WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, south
central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could
result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 29, 2026 00:03
Until: Jan 29, 2026 09:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet
accumulations between 5 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around
one quarter of one inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 06:03
Until: Jan 25, 2026 16:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 13 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times due to slippery
road conditions and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow overspreads the region tonight and peaks
in intensity during the day Sunday. The snow will gradually taper
off late Sunday night into Monday. Sub-zero wind chills are
expected tonight into Sunday morning, and again Sunday night into
Monday morning.
From: Jan 25, 2026 01:48
Until: Jan 25, 2026 14:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 9 and 13
inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern
Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central
Ohio.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 25, 2026 02:17
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:30
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 13 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night
to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday
evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 02:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:15
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as 13 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously
cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night
to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday
evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 25, 2026 02:04
Until: Jan 25, 2026 10:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between
6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and
central, northern, southern, and western West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice.
Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could
impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 22:08
Until: Jan 25, 2026 06:15
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
11 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Ohio.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times due to slippery
road conditions and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will
impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the region tonight and
peak in intensity during the day Sunday. The snow will gradually
taper off late Sunday night into Monday. Sub-zero wind chills are
expected tonight into Sunday morning, and again Sunday night into
Monday morning.
From: Jan 24, 2026 17:28
Until: Jan 25, 2026 03:30
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 9 and 12 inches.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern
Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central
Ohio.
* WHEN...Until noon EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
From: Jan 24, 2026 18:49
Until: Jan 25, 2026 03:00
Extreme Cold Watch
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low
as around 15 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch,
dangerously cold wind chills as low as around 25 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast
and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and
west central Ohio.
* WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Sunday Night
to 6 PM EST Monday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Monday
evening through Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
From: Jan 24, 2026 18:32
Until: Jan 25, 2026 02:45
