Alertes en vigueurPut-in-Bay, OH

What: Creek and river flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of northwest Ohio, including the following county, Ottawa.
When: Until 515 PM EDT Thursday.
Impacts: Streams and rivers continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings may be inundated with water and may not be passable.
Additional Details: - At 516 AM EDT, gauge reports indicated flooding is expected along the Portage River. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area. - At 5 AM the river was at 11.8 feet. Flooding is expected along the Portage River near Elmore. The river is expected to crest late this afternoon around 12.3 feet. Flooding is likely along State Route 105 and businesses along Luckey Avenue will be threatened by rising water. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Oak Harbor and Elmore. - Please visit www.weather.gov/safety/flood for flood safety and preparedness information.

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.