River flooding along Scioto River near Circleville

Heard on: NOAA Weather Radio Columbus (KIG86)

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Flood stage is 11 ft .

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Here is a river flood warning.

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Flood warning now in effect until Sunday afternoon.

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What? Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

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Where? Scioto River at

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Circleville.When? Until Sunday afternoon.

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Impact. At 18 ft , low line areas north of Circleville near Little Walnut began to flood.

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Flooding also worsens at the intersection of Canal Road and State Route 104 and on Island Road north of Circleville.

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Minor backwater flooding occurs along Big Darby Creek near Circleville.

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Additional details: At ten forty-five a.m.

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Friday, the stage was 18.2 ft .

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The river is expected to rise to a crest of 18.5 ft this evening.

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Will then fall below flood stage Sunday morning.

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Flood stage is 15 feet.

8/21/2026 12:15 PM

Flooding

Island Rd, Circleville, OH 43113

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As discussed during the dispatch call, a river flood warning is in effect for the Scioto River near Circleville, with minor flooding occurring in low-lying areas and at nearby road intersections. Water levels are expected to crest this evening and fall below flood stage by Sunday morning.