CLEVELAND — The flash flooding warning for Knox, Richland, Ashland, and Morrow counties has been extended to 3:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 4.
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has extended the Flash Flood Warning for the following areas:
South central Ashland County, northern Knox County, northeastern Morrow County, southern Richland County, western Holmes County, southeastern Medina County, northwestern Stark County, southern Summit County, and Wayne County.
At 10:32 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
The impact includes flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
Among the location locations that will experience flash flooding include Mansfield, Mount Gilead, Ashland, Galion, Shelby, Ontario, Crestline, Hayesville, Lexington, Loudonville, Fredericktown, Bellville, Danville, Glenmont, Chesterville, Butler, Perrysville, Lucas, Gann, and Iberia.
Take precautions
To prepare, the NWS advises drivers to 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.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
