Flood Warning Issued for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station in Trumbull County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Cleveland, OH, has issued a Flood Warning for Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station. The warning is effective from late tonight, March 5, until 6:56 PM EST on Friday, March 6.

Affected Areas

This alert specifically affects Trumbull County, Ohio, with the primary impact zone centered on Eagle Creek at Phalanx Station.

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to “turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is significantly harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Avoid areas known to flood and monitor local weather updates.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is forecast for the area. As of 9:00 PM EST Thursday, the river stage was at 8.2 feet. The river is expected to rise above the flood stage of 9.5 feet, reaching a projected crest of 10.4 feet Friday morning. According to the NWS, if the river reaches 11.0 feet, Barclay Messerly Road, McConnell East, and Knowlton Roads will become flooded and impassable.

Timeline

The river is forecast to rise above flood stage just after midnight tonight. It is expected to reach its crest on Friday morning before falling below flood stage by early Friday afternoon. The warning remains in effect until 6:56 PM EST Friday.