Tag: National Weather Service

  • Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso, CO Until 9:30 PM MDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning: El Paso, CO Until 9:30 PM MDT

    Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 20 at 8:58PM MDT until September 20 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Pueblo CO

    A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is active for the El Paso, CO area right now, issued by NWS Pueblo CO — the roof-to-interior damage sequence restoration teams know well. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 8:01 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    El Paso, CO — Severe Thunderstorm Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Pueblo CO
    Issued: September 20 at 8:58 PM MDT
    Expires: 9:30 PM MDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    miles east of Colorado Springs, moving southeast at 15 mph.
    HAZARD…Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
    SOURCE…Radar indicated.
    IMPACT…People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
    damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
    damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

    NWS instruction: For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Get inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows. Large hail can shatter glass and injure anyone caught outside — if you’re driving, pull over safely and stay in the vehicle, angled so the hail hits the reinforced windshield side. Park under cover if you can.

    After the storm: watch for downed power lines, avoid damaged roofs (they may be structurally compromised), and photograph all hail and wind damage before any cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: hail-damaged roofs let water in with the next rain.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Destructive hail over El Paso, CO is a two-trade event: roofs, siding, and windows take the direct hits, and every compromised roof becomes a water-intrusion job with the next rain. Restoration contractors should expect the classic hail sequence — emergency tarping calls tonight, water-intrusion and interior damage calls for days after.

    The play: stage tarping crews and drying equipment together, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers for the water-intrusion wave, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, hail size reported, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 9:30 PM MDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Jackson, OH Until 6:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Jackson, OH Until 6:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:35PM EDT until September 21 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for the Jackson, OH area right now, issued by NWS Charleston WV — the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 7:48 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Jackson, OH — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV
    Issued: September 20 at 10:35 PM EDT
    Expires: 6:30 AM EDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    * At 1035 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
    of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    SOURCE…Radar and automated gauges.
    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, and never walk through moving water; six inches of fast water can knock an adult down.

    If water gets into your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding around Jackson, OH is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and sewage backup in low-lying areas where storm drains surcharge. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 6:30 AM EDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Fairfield, OH Until 4:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Fairfield, OH Until 4:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:37PM EDT until September 21 at 4:30AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for the Fairfield, OH area right now, issued by NWS Wilmington OH — the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 7:48 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Fairfield, OH — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Wilmington OH
    Issued: September 20 at 10:37 PM EDT
    Expires: 4:30 AM EDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    * At 1037 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain
    moving into the warned area. Rainfall amounts of 1 to 2.5 inches
    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    SOURCE…Radar indicated.
    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, and never walk through moving water; six inches of fast water can knock an adult down.

    If water gets into your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding around Fairfield, OH is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and sewage backup in low-lying areas where storm drains surcharge. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 4:30 AM EDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 6:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 6:30 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:38PM EDT until September 21 at 6:30AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for the Athens, OH area right now, issued by NWS Charleston WV — the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 7:48 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Athens, OH — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV
    Issued: September 20 at 10:38 PM EDT
    Expires: 6:30 AM EDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    * At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    2.5 and 3.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
    of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    SOURCE…Radar and automated gauges.
    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, and never walk through moving water; six inches of fast water can knock an adult down.

    If water gets into your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding around Athens, OH is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and sewage backup in low-lying areas where storm drains surcharge. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 6:30 AM EDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 4:45 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 4:45 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:43PM EDT until September 21 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for the Athens, OH area right now, issued by NWS Charleston WV — the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 7:48 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Athens, OH — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV
    Issued: September 20 at 10:43 PM EDT
    Expires: 4:45 AM EDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    * At 1043 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
    heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain
    have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are
    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    SOURCE…Radar indicated.
    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, and never walk through moving water; six inches of fast water can knock an adult down.

    If water gets into your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding around Athens, OH is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and sewage backup in low-lying areas where storm drains surcharge. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 4:45 AM EDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 4:45 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Athens, OH Until 4:45 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning issued September 20 at 10:45PM EDT until September 21 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    A Flash Flood Warning is active for the Athens, OH area right now, issued by NWS Charleston WV — the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most. This is a live snapshot as of Sunday, September 20, 7:48 PM PDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Athens, OH — Flash Flood Warning

    Issuing office: NWS Charleston WV
    Issued: September 20 at 10:45 PM EDT
    Expires: 4:45 AM EDT
    Severity: Severe

    Hazard detail, per the National Weather Service:

    * At 1045 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
    1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts
    of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is
    HAZARD…Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    SOURCE…Radar and automated gauges.
    IMPACT…Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,

    NWS instruction: Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood

    Track this warning at weather.gov and your local NWS office page.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths happen in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways, and never walk through moving water; six inches of fast water can knock an adult down.

    If water gets into your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor: water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Flash flooding around Athens, OH is the exact interior-flooding work restoration teams see most: water intrusion through doors and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation, and sewage backup in low-lying areas where storm drains surcharge. Mold risk starts within 24–48 hours on wet porous materials.

    The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position air movers and dehumidifiers, keep an on-call rotation through the morning, and capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call. Field discipline: photo-document before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the storm damages your home, the FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find a recovery center at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    When this warning expires at 4:45 AM EDT, the risk doesn’t necessarily end: additional rounds of storms can follow the same corridor, and creeks and low-lying drainage can crest after the rain stops. Watch the next NWS update for your county before standing down.

    Demand window note: water-intrusion calls typically start within hours of water receding and keep coming for days as people discover damage — the calls that matter most arrive after the sky clears.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your location, and check the active alerts banner — or find your local NWS office page from the weather.gov office map.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Fayette and Greene Counties, Ohio Until 11:30 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Fayette and Greene Counties, Ohio Until 11:30 PM EDT

    Live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Fayette County and Greene County — including Xenia, Beavercreek, Bellbrook, and Cedarville — in effect until 11:30 PM EDT. Radar indicates thunderstorms that have dropped between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain across the warned area, with flash flooding ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Be especially cautious tonight: the NWS flags that it is harder to recognize flooding dangers after dark.

    This is a live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Fayette and Greene Counties — Flash Flood Warning

    • Issuing office: National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio (weather.gov/iln)
    • Issued: 9:06 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Expires: 11:30 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Area: Northwestern Fayette County in central Ohio; Greene County in west central Ohio
    • Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
    • Source: Radar indicated

    At 9:06 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible in the warned area. The NWS states flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

    Impacts per the alert: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

    Locations that may experience flash flooding include: Beavercreek, Xenia, Bellbrook, Cedarville, Jamestown, Wilberforce, New Jasper, Spring Valley, Bowersville, Paintersville, Oldtown, Trebein, Greene County Airport, Bell Center, and Rosemoor. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 60 and 63.

    The NWS instructions: 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. To report flash flooding, go to weather.gov/iln and submit a report via social media when it can be done safely.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. The NWS specifically warns that flooding is harder to recognize at night: headlights don’t reveal depth, and a road that looks merely wet can be washed out underneath. Six inches of moving water can knock you down; twelve inches can carry away a car.

    If water is entering your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting doesn’t dry on its own — it starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    Rural routes through Fayette County are the highest risk after dark: low-water crossings over small creeks flood first and have no lighting. Stay put unless travel is essential.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This warning sits over the Xenia–Beavercreek–Bellbrook corridor with up to 2.5 inches of rain already down — a classic interior water intrusion profile. Expect finished-basement flooding in newer subdivisions where sump systems get overwhelmed, saturated drywall and insulation wicking upward, and sewage backup calls in low-lying areas as stormwater surcharges sanitary lines.

    The nighttime timing is a double edge: homeowners asleep won’t discover intrusion until morning — and FEMA and the EPA note mold can begin growing within 24–48 hours on wet organic material. Damage discovered in the morning will have been sitting for hours.

    The play tonight: stage equipment now — extraction, dehumidification, air movement — and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call.

    Field discipline: photo-document before any mitigation begins, moisture-map every affected room (not just the standing-water room), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. Triage actively-wetting jobs first, and separate suspected sewage backups at intake — different category, different protocol.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the flooding turns out to be widespread, residents may eventually have access to federal assistance. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or visit fema.gov/drc for recovery centers if one is stood up in the area.

    Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified immigration status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — but first, file with your insurer and document everything.

    Looking ahead

    The warning expires at 11:30 PM EDT. The alert notes up to another inch of rain is possible in the warned area, and creeks and streams can crest hours after the rain stops. Low-water crossings in rural Fayette County may stay dangerous well into the morning.

    The next NWS update will land if the warning is extended, upgraded, or replaced — check weather.gov/iln before driving in the morning.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP code: go to weather.gov and enter your location, or pull the active alerts for Ohio from the NWS alerts page for the Wilmington office.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Dayton Area Until 11:45 PM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Dayton Area Until 11:45 PM EDT

    Live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central Greene County and southern Montgomery County — including Dayton, Kettering, and Beavercreek — in effect until 11:45 PM EDT. Radar indicates thunderstorms that have already dropped between 2 and 3 inches of rain across the warned area, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. In a metro the size of Dayton, this rainfall rate turns streets into rivers and basements into reservoirs.

    This is a live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Dayton Area — Flash Flood Warning

    • Issuing office: National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio (weather.gov/iln)
    • Issued: 9:10 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Expires: 11:45 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Area: West central Greene County in west central Ohio; Southern Montgomery County in west central Ohio
    • Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
    • Source: Radar indicated

    At 9:10 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches possible in the warned area. The NWS states flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

    Impacts per the alert: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

    Locations that may experience flash flooding include: Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Trotwood, Miamisburg, Bellbrook, Moraine, Oakwood, West Carrollton, Riverside, Germantown, New Lebanon, Farmersville, Centerville, Drexel, Woodbourne-Hyde Park, and Overlook-Page Mano. This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 43 and 54.

    The NWS instruction: turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads — most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, go to weather.gov/iln and submit a report via social media when it can be done safely.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. In an urban grid like Dayton’s, underpasses and low-lying intersections flood first and deepest. Six inches of moving water can knock you down; twelve inches can carry away a car.

    If water is entering your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting doesn’t dry on its own — it starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    It is dark out, and flooded roads are nearly impossible to judge at night. If you don’t need to be on the road, stay put until morning.

    What this means for restoration teams

    Three inches of rain on the Dayton metro is a volume play for water damage contractors. The call profile from this event: interior water intrusion in finished basements across Kettering, Beavercreek, and Centerville; saturated drywall and insulation wicking up from slab level; sewage backup in low-lying neighborhoods where stormwater overwhelms sanitary systems — the most urgent and most unpleasant jobs of the night.

    Mold risk anywhere water sat on organic material — FEMA and the EPA note mold can begin growing within 24–48 hours on wet organic material. The alert notes up to 0.5 inches of additional rain possible as the warning runs to 11:45 PM.

    The play tonight: stage equipment now — extraction units, dehumidifiers, air movers — and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call; separate clean-water intrusions from suspected sewage backups at intake, because the mitigation protocol is completely different.

    Field discipline: photo-document before any mitigation begins, moisture-map every affected room (water travels along slab and behind baseboards), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. In a metro-wide event, triage the actively-wetting and sewage-category jobs first.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the flooding turns out to be widespread, residents may eventually have access to federal assistance. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or visit fema.gov/drc for recovery centers if one is stood up in the area.

    Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified immigration status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — but first, file with your insurer and document everything.

    Looking ahead

    The warning expires at 11:45 PM EDT. Creeks and streams can crest hours after the rain stops, and Low-water crossings and underpasses may stay dangerous well into the morning.

    The next NWS update will land if the warning is extended, upgraded, or replaced — check weather.gov/iln before driving in the morning.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP code: go to weather.gov and enter your location, or pull the active alerts for Ohio from the NWS alerts page for the Wilmington office.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Clinton and Warren Counties, Ohio Until 12:15 AM EDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Clinton and Warren Counties, Ohio Until 12:15 AM EDT

    Live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026. The National Weather Service in Wilmington, Ohio has issued a Flash Flood Warning for northwestern Clinton County and northeastern Warren County, in effect until 12:15 AM EDT. Radar shows thunderstorms dumping heavy rain across the warned area — between 1.5 and 2 inches have already fallen, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. This is the water-intrusion profile that keeps restoration contractors up at night: slow, invisible damage that often doesn’t surface for days.

    This is a live snapshot as of 9:20 PM EDT. Conditions change fast — always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Clinton and Warren Counties — Flash Flood Warning

    • Issuing office: National Weather Service Wilmington, Ohio (weather.gov/iln)
    • Issued: 9:13 PM EDT, Sunday, September 20, 2026
    • Expires: 12:15 AM EDT, Monday, September 21, 2026
    • Area: Northwestern Clinton County in southwestern Ohio; Northeastern Warren County in southwestern Ohio
    • Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms
    • Source: Radar indicated

    At 9:13 PM EDT, radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen, with additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch possible in the warned area. The NWS states flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

    Impacts per the alert: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

    Locations that may experience flash flooding include: Wilmington, Waynesville, Clarksville, Harveysburg, Corwin, Kingman, Oakland, Ogden, State Route 350 at US Route 22, Caesar Creek State Park, Cowan Lake State Park, Interstate 71 at US Route 68, Burtonville, Oregonia, and Fort Ancient. This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 33 and 56.

    The NWS instruction: turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads — most flood deaths occur in vehicles. To report flash flooding, go to weather.gov/iln and submit a report via social media when it can be done safely.

    Stay safe tonight

    Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles — never drive through flooded roadways or around barricades. Six inches of moving water can knock you down; twelve inches can carry away a car.

    If water is entering your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present, avoid the basement until the water recedes and power is confirmed off, and photograph everything before cleanup begins — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor. Water left sitting doesn’t dry on its own — it starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    It is dark out, and flooded roads are nearly impossible to judge at night. If you don’t need to be on the road, stay put until morning.

    What this means for restoration teams

    This is the signature flash-flood damage profile: interior water intrusion from poor drainage and overwhelmed storm systems. The warned area includes dense suburban and exurban corridors along I-71 — Waynesville, Harveysburg, Clarksville — where finished basements, sump-pump overwhelm, and hydrostatic pressure through foundation walls are the classic calls.

    What to expect from this rain profile: saturated drywall and insulation in below-grade rooms, wicking up finished walls; mold risk anywhere water sat on organic material (FEMA and the EPA note mold can begin growing within 24–48 hours on wet organic material); sewage backup in low-lying areas where stormwater overwhelms combined systems. With 1.5 to 2 inches already down and more coming, grading failures and window-well flooding will show up alongside the basement calls.

    The play tonight: stage equipment now — dehumidifiers, air movers, extraction units — and keep an on-call rotation through the morning. Capture address, water source, and affected areas on the first call.

    Field discipline: photo-document before any mitigation begins, moisture-map every affected room (not just the obvious one — water travels), and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts. In a multi-storm night like this one, triage the actively-wetting jobs first.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    If the flooding turns out to be widespread, residents may eventually have access to federal assistance. The FEMA Helpline is 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or visit fema.gov/drc for recovery centers if one is stood up in the area.

    Basic eligibility: citizenship or qualified immigration status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe — but first, file with your insurer and document everything.

    Looking ahead

    The warning expires at 12:15 AM EDT. Creeks and streams can crest hours after the rain stops, so low-water crossings may stay dangerous well into the morning.

    The next NWS update will land if the warning is extended, upgraded, or replaced — check weather.gov/iln before driving in the morning.

    Sources & how to verify

    To verify for your own county or ZIP code: go to weather.gov and enter your location, or pull the active alerts for Ohio from the NWS alerts page for the Wilmington office.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.

  • Flash Flood Warning: Grayson County, Texas Area Until 9:30 PM CDT

    Flash Flood Warning: Grayson County, Texas Area Until 9:30 PM CDT

    Status: ACTIVE — extended. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Texas has extended a Flash Flood Warning for central Grayson County, in effect until 9:30 PM CDT on September 20, 2026. This is a live snapshot as of 8:04 PM CDT — conditions change fast. Always verify with the National Weather Service for your specific county or ZIP code.

    Flash flooding is already occurring in the Denison area, per emergency management — and additional flash flooding is imminent or occurring from Sherman to Southmayd. Flooded roadways and water entering structures are the exact interior flooding jobs restoration teams see most after extended flash-flood warnings.

    Grayson County, Texas — Flash Flood Warning (Extended)

    The warning was extended by NWS Fort Worth, Texas at 7:35 PM CDT and runs until 9:30 PM CDT (VTEC /O.EXT.KFWD.FF.W.0085). Certainty is Likely; urgency is Immediate. Flash flood detection is listed as Observed.

    • Hazard: Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
    • Source: Emergency management reported.
    • Observed at 7:35 PM CDT: multiple flooded roads in and around the Denison area. Flash flooding is already occurring in this area. Additional instances of flash flooding are imminent or occurring in the Sherman to Southmayd areas as well.
    • Impact: Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses, as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

    Some locations that will experience flash flooding include: Sherman, Denison, Pottsboro, Knollwood, Randell Lake, Eisenhower State Park, Southmayd, Boddie, and Carpenters Bluff.

    The NWS instruction: Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Be especially cautious at night, when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding.

    NWS office page: weather.gov/fwd (NWS Fort Worth). Alert source: the NWS Active Alerts feed via api.weather.gov.

    Stay safe tonight

    Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Never drive through flooded roadways — water as shallow as six inches can sweep a person off their feet, and twelve inches can carry away a car. At night, flooded roads are nearly invisible: a road that looks passable may be washed out underneath.

    If water enters your home: stay out of standing water where electricity may be present. Avoid the basement until water recedes and power is confirmed off. Photograph everything before cleanup — documentation matters for insurance. Then call a local restoration contractor — water left sitting starts a second wave of damage within a day.

    If you are in the Denison, Sherman, or Southmayd areas right now: avoid creeks, streams, underpasses, and low-lying drainage areas. Move to higher ground if water begins rising near your home.

    What this means for restoration teams

    An extended flash-flood warning with observed flooding in the Denison area and more expected across Sherman to Southmayd is the classic multi-address water-intrusion event. The NWS impact wording maps directly to the work: small creeks and streams overflowing into low-lying neighborhoods, urban flooding in streets and underpasses, and poor-drainage areas taking water.

    • Damage categories to expect across central Grayson County: interior water intrusion through doorways and foundation seepage, saturated drywall and insulation on ground floors, sewage backup in low-lying areas, and vehicles damaged in flooded roadways and parking areas.
    • The play: stage extraction and drying equipment now, pre-position dehumidifiers and air movers, and keep an on-call rotation through the night. Water standing in homes overnight drives secondary damage — get the first extraction call dispatched fast.
    • First-call capture: address, water source (rising creek, street flooding, backed-up drain), which rooms and floor levels are affected, and whether sewage is involved. Photo-document everything before mitigation, moisture-map every affected room, and keep the homeowner’s payment responsibility clear in writing before work starts.
    • Field discipline: mold risk follows within 24–48 hours on saturated materials. Treat any floodwater as potentially contaminated — especially where sewage backup is possible in low-lying areas.

    FEMA & federal assistance

    FEMA Helpline: 1-800-621-3362 (7 a.m.–10 p.m. local time, 7 days a week). You can also apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app, or find recovery centers at fema.gov/drc.

    Basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship or qualified immigration status, identity verification, proof of occupancy or ownership of the damaged home, and unmet needs not covered by insurance. Apply as soon as it’s safe to do so.

    Looking ahead

    The extended warning runs until 9:30 PM CDT. Small creeks and streams often crest after the rain stops — water levels in low-lying areas can keep rising even after the warning expires, so don’t assume the danger passes at 9:30.

    Watch for additional rounds of thunderstorms overnight. If more warnings are issued for Grayson County, NWS Fort Worth will update the alert stream — check weather.gov for your ZIP before driving anywhere tonight.

    Sources & how to verify

    • NWS alert: api.weather.gov active alerts feed (urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.7a4e058c9e6f2e4c107ebe9446aca8dfcfc29c0a.001.1), read 2026-09-20 ~8:02 PM CDT.
    • Issuing office: NWS Fort Worth, Texas (weather.gov/fwd).

    To verify for your own county or ZIP: go to weather.gov, enter your ZIP code, and read the active alerts banner at the top of your local forecast page.

    This post is for informational purposes and is not an official weather warning. Always follow instructions from local authorities and the National Weather Service.