Flash Flood Warning 3, NWS Wilmington, OH

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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
115 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

OHC023-027-047-057-097-113-165-200625-
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Clark OH-Clinton OH-Fayette OH-Greene OH-Madison OH-Montgomery OH-
Warren OH-
115 AM EST Fri Feb 20 2026

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE AND SOUTHERN MADISON 
COUNTIES IN CENTRAL OHIO, NORTHWESTERN CLINTON AND NORTHEASTERN 
WARREN COUNTIES IN SOUTHWESTERN OHIO AND SOUTHEASTERN CLARK, GREENE 
AND SOUTHEASTERN MONTGOMERY COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL OHIO HAS BEEN 
REPLACED WITH A FLOOD WARNING...

Flash flooding has ended across the area, but flooding continues. 
Therefore the flash flood warning has been replaced by a flood 
warning. Please refer to that bulletin for more information.

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LAT...LON 3999 8325 3997 8325 3995 8324 3992 8324
      3992 8325 3979 8325 3948 8403 3947 8422
      3956 8424 3974 8394

$$

CA

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
657 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Minor adjustments to timing of this afternoon's showers and storms.

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.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Potential for severe thunderstorms late this afternoon into the
evening. Gusty winds occur Friday behind a cold front.

2) Below normal temperatures late weekend into early next week.

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.DISCUSSION...
1) Strong mid-level flow with deep moisture will shift into the area
late this afternoon into the evening. Long and curved hodographs will
be in place across our southern areas... especially near a warm
front across our Tri- State counties this evening. Main issue holding
back a more widespread event will be a lack of strong instability
and some doubt as to how far north the warm front reaches during our
relative max in destabilization. The very latest HRRR runs along with
local WOFS window signal the best moisture could stay south of our
CWA entirely.

Where convection does develop, cell mode is likely to be
supercellular. Large hail is a low-end concern, with the main
concerns being damaging wind and an isolated tornado threat. This
parameter space could support a stronger tornado depending on
overlap of all the environmental factors.

KEY MESSAGE 2) As an upper level trough digs into the northeast US,
a northwesterly flow pattern will develop across the middle Ohio
Valley. The lowest mid-level heights occur starting Sunday and
continuing into Tuesday morning. A cold surface high pressure
building into the region Monday night and early Tuesday will bring
lighter winds and the lowest overnight low temperatures due to peak
radiational cooling conditions.

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.AVIATION /00Z FRIDAY THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Showers and thunderstorms will overspread the area this evening as a
warm front lifts north through the Ohio Valley. A few strong to
severe storms will be possible into this evening, especially in
vicinity of KDAY. Showers and thunderstorms will taper off from the
west overnight as a cold front moves through the region. Until then, MVFR
to locally IFR conditions will be possible with the showers and
storms. In addition, marginal LLWS will be possible into the
overnight hours.

VFR conditions will prevail through the second half of the TAF
period. Behind the front, winds will become westerly late tonight
and increase heading into Friday. Gusts to around 30 knots will be
possible during the daytime period on Friday.

OUTLOOK...MVFR ceilings possible Sunday.

&&

.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
KY...None.
IN...None.

&&

DISCUSSION...
AVIATION...JGL

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
132 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>097-OHZ042-051>054-060>063-
070>072-077>080-201845-
Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland-
Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken-
Darke-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Preble-Montgomery-Greene-Butler-
Warren-Clinton-Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-
132 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana,
southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central
Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
Scattered severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing large
hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes. Also, localized
flooding will be possible.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will be possible Friday afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

KYZ098>100-OHZ026-034-035-043>046-055-056-064-065-073-074-081-082-
088-201845-
Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Shelby-Logan-Union-
Delaware-Franklin-Licking-Pickaway-Fairfield-Ross-Hocking-Adams-Pike-
Scioto-
132 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast Kentucky, northern
Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio and west central Ohio.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and evening.
Isolated severe thunderstorms will be capable of producing large
hail, damaging winds, and a tornado or two.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Southwest to west wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph will be possible Friday
afternoon.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed.

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
946 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

OHZ054-062-063-072-200330-
Fayette OH-Madison OH-Clinton OH-Greene OH-
946 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF
NORTHWESTERN FAYETTE...NORTHWESTERN CLINTON...SOUTHEASTERN GREENE AND
SOUTHWESTERN MADISON COUNTIES THROUGH 1030 PM EST...

At 946 PM EST, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located near
Jamestown, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Xenia, Jamestown, Jeffersonville, Bloomingburg, New Jasper, South
Solon, Midway, Bowersville, Port William, Milledgeville, Octa,
Paintersville, Interstate 71 at State Route 38, Rosemoor, Middleton
Corner, Lumberton, Gladstone, Bookwalter, Shady Grove, and Bell
Center.

This includes I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 59 and 78.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EST for southwestern
and west central Ohio.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3958 8340 3954 8398 3957 8398 3957 8399
      3968 8397 3981 8340
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 258DEG 27KT 3962 8377

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

Novak

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1011 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

OHZ055-064-200345-
Franklin OH-Pickaway OH-
1011 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
FRANKLIN AND NORTH CENTRAL PICKAWAY COUNTIES THROUGH 1045 PM EST...

At 1011 PM EST, a rapidly developing thunderstorm was located near
Grove City, moving northeast at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 45 mph, nickel size hail, and very heavy
         rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Bexley,
Groveport, Ohio State University, Easton, Whitehall, Grandview
Heights, Obetz, Commercial Point, Urbancrest, Valleyview, Marble
Cliff, Harrisburg, Orient, Lockbourne, and Port Columbus Airport.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 93 and 108.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 90 and 115.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

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LAT...LON 3986 8291 3976 8302 3979 8323 4007 8307
      4004 8277 4003 8277
TIME...MOT...LOC 0311Z 219DEG 39KT 3981 8307

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...45 MPH

Novak

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1025 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

OHZ054-055-200400-
Madison OH-Franklin OH-
1025 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF WEST CENTRAL
FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN MADISON COUNTIES THROUGH 1100 PM EST...

At 1024 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near
Jeffersonville, moving northeast at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy
         rain.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Columbus, London, Jefferson, West Jefferson, Lake Darby, Lafayette,
Midway, Newport, Interstate 70 at US Route 42, Chenoweth, Lilly
Chapel, Georgesville, Madison Lake, Big Plain, Wrightsville, New
Rome, and Lincoln Village.

This includes the following Interstates...
 I-70 in Ohio between mile markers 76 and 86.
 I-71 in Ohio between mile markers 77 and 84.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

Motorists should slow down and use extra caution.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3970 8335 3971 8360 4001 8340 3996 8313
TIME...MOT...LOC 0324Z 218DEG 28KT 3973 8349

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Novak

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1043 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

1015 PM     Flash Flood      2 W Shawnee Hills       39.66N 83.82W
02/19/2026                   Greene             OH   911 Call Center

            Six inches of water flowing across New
            Jasper Station Road. A car in a ditch with 2
            feet of water.

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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1050 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

OHZ061-062-070-071-200415-
Montgomery OH-Warren OH-Butler OH-Greene OH-
1050 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF NORTHEASTERN
BUTLER...NORTHERN WARREN...SOUTHWESTERN GREENE AND SOUTHEASTERN
MONTGOMERY COUNTIES THROUGH 1115 PM EST...

At 1050 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Trenton,
moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to
         vegetation.

Locations impacted include...
Middletown, Miamisburg, Lebanon, Springboro, Monroe, Trenton,
Franklin, Bellbrook, Carlisle, South Middletown, Waynesville, Seven
Mile, Williamsdale, Hunter, New Miami, Corwin, Centerville,
Jacksonburg, Lytle, and Mount Holly.

This includes I-75 in Ohio between mile markers 30 and 42.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM EST for southwestern
and west central Ohio.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3956 8454 3965 8403 3957 8400 3945 8405
      3943 8455
TIME...MOT...LOC 0350Z 258DEG 35KT 3951 8445

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Hatzos

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
1051 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

OHZ056-200415-
Licking OH-
1051 PM EST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF CENTRAL LICKING
COUNTY THROUGH 1115 PM EST...

At 1050 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located over Heath, moving
north at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Winds gusts up to 35 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Newark, Heath, Granville, Hebron, Granville South, St. Louisville,
and Fredonia.

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a sturdy building.

To report hazardous weather conditions, go to our website at
weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can
do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3995 8241 3996 8254 4022 8253 4019 8227
TIME...MOT...LOC 0350Z 200DEG 28KT 4001 8248

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...35 MPH

Novak