Flood Warning Issued for South Central Noble County Through Thursday Morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for south central Noble County, Ohio, as excessive rainfall causes rising creek levels near Dexter City.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, PA, has issued a Flood Warning for south central Noble County in east central Ohio. The alert was issued following reports of excessive rainfall and runoff that have caused local waterways to rise rapidly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers south central Noble County. Locations that will experience flooding include Dexter City. Particular concern is noted for Duck Creek at Macksburg.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service reminds motorists to “Turn around, don’t drown” when encountering flooded roads, as most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles. Avoid low-lying areas and move to higher ground if flooding is observed.
Expected Conditions
Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying or flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. At 4:58 AM EST, Doppler radar and river gauges indicated that creek levels were rising due to runoff from earlier rainfall. As of 5:00 AM EST, Duck Creek at Macksburg was measured at 12.6 feet and is forecast to reach or exceed its flood stage of 13 feet this morning.
Timeline
The Flood Warning is effective immediately and is currently set to expire at 9:00 AM EST on Thursday, March 5, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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