Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Cleveland, OH

Issued

Mar 31, 2026, 10:38 PM EDT (02:38 UTC)

Expired

Apr 1, 2026, 1:54 AM EDT

In force

3 hr

Issued by

NWS Cleveland, OH

Area

Storm-based polygon

Flood severity

None

Counties Mahoning County, OH, Trumbull County, OH

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213 
WGUS51 KCLE 010238
FFWCLE
OHC099-155-010600-
/O.NEW.KCLE.FF.W.0004.260401T0238Z-260401T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1038 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Northern Mahoning County in northeastern Ohio...
  Southern Trumbull County in northeastern Ohio...

* Until 200 AM EDT.

* At 1038 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of 
  rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches 
  are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
  expected to begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar.

  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...
  Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, Niles, Campbell, Hubbard, Canfield, 
  Newton Falls, Lordstown, Hilltop, Vienna Center, Leavittsburg, 
  Maplewood Park, Austintown, Struthers, Girard, Vienna, McDonald, 
  Poland and Windham.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8100 4126 8100 4129 8100 4128 8052
      4119 8052 4118 8052 4117 8052 4116 8052
      4115 8052 4113 8052 4110 8052 4106 8052
      4105 8052 4104 8052 4103 8052 4102 8052
      4103 8100 4121 8100

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED

$$

Sullivan

341 
WGUS71 KCLE 010413
FFSCLE

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1213 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

OHC099-155-010600-
/O.CON.KCLE.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260401T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mahoning OH-Trumbull OH-
1213 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR NORTHERN MAHONING AND SOUTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTIES...

At 1213 AM EDT, local law enforcement reported flooding across the 
warned area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Additional 
rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in the warned area. 
Flash flooding is already occurring.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

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...
  Youngstown, Warren, Boardman, Niles, Campbell, Hubbard, Canfield, 
  Newton Falls, Lordstown, Hilltop, Vienna Center, Leavittsburg, 
  Maplewood Park, Austintown, Struthers, Girard, Vienna, McDonald, 
  Poland and Windham.

There have been reports of flooded roads and basements, especially 
in the Austintown, Boardman, and Lowellville areas.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8100 4126 8100 4129 8100 4128 8052
      4119 8052 4118 8052 4117 8052 4116 8052
      4115 8052 4113 8052 4110 8052 4106 8052
      4105 8052 4104 8052 4103 8052 4102 8052
      4103 8100 4121 8100

FLASH FLOOD...OBSERVED

$$

Sullivan

577 
WGUS71 KCLE 010554
FFSCLE

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
154 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

OHC099-155-010604-
/O.CAN.KCLE.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-260401T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mahoning OH-Trumbull OH-
154 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHERN MAHONING AND SOUTHERN TRUMBULL 
COUNTIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

&&

LAT...LON 4125 8100 4126 8100 4129 8100 4128 8052
      4119 8052 4118 8052 4117 8052 4116 8052
      4115 8052 4113 8052 4110 8052 4106 8052
      4105 8052 4104 8052 4103 8052 4102 8052
      4103 8100 4121 8100

$$

Sullivan

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