Multiple Rivers Across Ohio Experience Minor Flooding as Waters Begin to Recede
Rivers across central Ohio are experiencing minor flooding after heavy rainfall, with several waterways expected to remain above flood stage through Monday morning.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Multiple rivers across central and southwestern Ohio are experiencing minor flooding as water levels slowly begin to recede following heavy rainfall, according to the National Weather Service Wilmington office.
The Little Miami River at Spring Valley reached 11.7 feet as of 5:00 AM Sunday, with flooding continuing until early Monday morning. The flood stage for this location is 11.0 feet, and officials forecast the river will drop below flood stage late Sunday afternoon.
The Mad River near Springfield measured 12.9 feet at 4:15 AM Sunday, well above the 12.0-foot flood stage. The river is expected to fall below flood stage Sunday morning and continue falling.
Widespread Impact Across Multiple Counties
At the Little Miami River’s current level, water has risen into low-lying areas near Spring Valley, Roxanna and east of Waynesville. Flooding has affected Corwin Road, Waynesville and Middletown Roads, along with the Bellbrook golf driving range and portions of Washington Mill Park.
The Mad River’s flooding has impacted West 1st Street in Springfield Township, including the Forest Lake Fishing and Campground area, with water approaching businesses along West 1st Street. Spangler Road downstream of Springfield has also flooded, and flood waters are approaching several homes southwest of Springfield.
The Scioto River at Circleville stood at 14.2 feet Saturday evening and is forecast to rise above the 15.0-foot flood stage early Sunday morning, cresting at 15.9 feet Sunday afternoon before falling below flood stage Monday morning.
Additional River Systems Affected
The Great Miami River at Miamitown reached 16.8 feet Saturday evening, above the 16.0-foot flood stage. The river is expected to crest at 17.4 feet Sunday morning before falling below flood stage late Sunday evening. At current levels, water approaches cottages along East Miami River Road in Miami Township south of Miamitown.
Near Middletown, the Great Miami River measured 11.6 feet Saturday morning and is forecast to rise above the 12.0-foot flood stage, cresting near 12.5 feet early Sunday morning. At this level, water approaches structures south of Route 73 between Excello and the Great Miami River, including properties along Oxford Street.
The South Fork Licking River near Interstate 70 near Buckeye Lake experienced minor flooding with water extending onto the 129A exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to Route 79. The river reached 880.1 feet Saturday morning, just above the 880.0-foot flood stage, and was forecast to crest at 880.2 feet before falling below flood stage late Saturday afternoon.
Recent Heavy Rainfall Triggers Warnings
The flooding resulted from excessive rainfall that dropped between 2 and 4 inches across the region. Emergency management officials reported minor flooding in Rushsylvania in Logan County, where 2 to 3.5 inches of rain fell. Local law enforcement reported minor flooding on several roadways in Montgomery County.
Affected areas included communities in Champaign, Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, Butler, Warren, Logan, and Fairfield counties. Cities experiencing impacts included Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Troy, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Vandalia, Englewood, Urbana, Tipp City, Bellbrook, Moraine, and Bellefontaine.
Most flood warnings are expected to expire by Monday afternoon as river levels continue to recede and no additional significant rainfall is forecast for the immediate area.
