OHIO — Several Ohio counties are under Flood Watches as forecasters warn that rounds of heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding overnight and into Thursday morning.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch from 10 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday morning for southwest Ohio, including Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont and Hamilton counties. Forecasters say excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
Communities including Cincinnati, Hamilton, Fairfield, Milford, Mount Orab, Georgetown, Ripley, Peebles, Seaman, Aberdeen and Manchester are among those included in the watch area.
Meteorologists warn that excessive runoff could flood rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying locations. Residents living in areas prone to flooding are urged to closely monitor weather conditions and be prepared to take action if Flood Warnings are issued…