Weather Warnings for Ohio

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Ohio
Alerts Updated: April 20, 2026, 2:13 am  UTC


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:12PM EDT until April 24 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Tiffin River at Stryker. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Flood waters begin to affect some farm buildings near Stryker and flood some secondary roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 12.8 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 PM EDT Sunday was 13.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 8.8 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 10:12 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Defiance, OH; Fulton, OH; Williams, OH


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:12PM EDT until April 23 at 3:30PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Significant flooding occurs on DeKalb County Road 42 about 3 miles northeast of Newville. Considerable agricultural and low land flooding occurs along the St. Joseph River to the Cedarville Reservoir. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:40 PM EDT Sunday the stage was 13.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:40 PM EDT Sunday was 13.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday afternoon and continue falling to 8.7 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 10:12 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 4:15 pm
Area:  Allen, IN; De Kalb, IN; Defiance, OH


Flood Warning issued April 19 at 10:12PM EDT until April 20 at 11:48AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Ohio...Michigan... Tippecanoe River near Ora affecting Pulaski County. Tiffin River at Stryker affecting Fulton OH, Williams and Defiance Counties. Saint Joseph River Michigan at Three Rivers affecting St. Joseph MI, Branch and Elkhart Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio... Indiana...Michigan... Saint Joseph River Ohio near Newville affecting De Kalb, Defiance and Allen IN Counties. Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier affecting Williams County. Saint Joseph River Michigan at South Bend affecting St. Joseph, Berrien and Elkhart Counties. North Branch Elkhart River at Cosperville affecting Noble County. For the Tippecanoe River...including Ora, Winamac, Norway Dam... Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Ohio...including Montpelier, Newville, St. Joe River Ft. Wayne...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Tiffin River...including Stryker...Minor flooding is forecast. For the Saint Joseph River Michigan...including Three Rivers, Mottville, Elkhart IN, South Bend, Niles...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Saint Joseph River Ohio below Montpelier. * WHEN...Until late tomorrow morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, County Road K, one mile southwest of Montpelier begins to flood. Some flooding begins to affect the village of Pioneer. Significant low land and agricultural flooding occurs near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM EDT Saturday, April 18 the stage was 12.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:30 PM EDT Saturday was missing. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.1 feet Friday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 10:12 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 12:00 pm
Area:  Williams, OH


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 9:13PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the lower 20's to lower 30's expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the lower 20's to lower 30's possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 9:13 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Seneca; Huron; Medina; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:13PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the lower 20's to lower 30's expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the lower 20's to lower 30's possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 11 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 9:13 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Erie; Lorain; Cuyahoga; Lake; Geauga; Ashtabula Inland; Seneca; Huron; Medina; Summit; Portage; Trumbull; Wyandot; Crawford; Richland; Ashland; Wayne; Stark; Mahoning; Marion; Morrow; Holmes; Knox; Ashtabula Lakeshore; Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 9:13PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as cold as the mid 20's to lower 30's expected. * WHERE...Hancock, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, and Wood Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 9:13 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Lucas; Wood; Ottawa; Sandusky; Hancock


Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 7:59PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With elevated wind and scattered light precipitation overnight Sunday night, frost development will be highly localized to areas that are most sheltered from wind.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:59 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 7:59PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:59 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Armstrong; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 7:59PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...With elevated wind and scattered light precipitation overnight Sunday night, frost development will be highly localized to areas that are most sheltered from wind.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:59 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Belmont; Noble; Monroe; Allegheny; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 7:59PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:59 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 10:00 am
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Coshocton; Harrison; Jefferson; Muskingum; Guernsey; Mercer; Venango; Forest; Lawrence; Butler; Clarion; Jefferson; Beaver; Armstrong; Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Indiana; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Hancock; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 7:44PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Delaware, Fairfield, Hocking, and Licking Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:44 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Delaware; Licking; Fairfield; Hocking


Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 7:44PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: * WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and south central and southwest Ohio. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:44 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Ripley; Dearborn; Ohio; Switzerland; Carroll; Gallatin; Boone; Kenton; Campbell; Owen; Grant; Pendleton; Bracken; Robertson; Mason; Lewis; Hamilton; Clermont; Brown; Highland; Adams; Pike; Scioto


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 7:44PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:44 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Wayne; Fayette; Union; Franklin; Hardin; Mercer; Auglaize; Darke; Shelby; Logan; Union; Miami; Champaign; Clark; Madison; Franklin; Preble; Montgomery; Greene; Fayette; Pickaway; Butler; Warren; Clinton; Ross


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 7:44PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...Delaware, Fairfield, Hocking, and Licking Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 7:44 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  Delaware; Licking; Fairfield; Hocking


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 6:46PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...In Ohio, Athens, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties. In West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 6:46 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Perry; Morgan; Athens; Vinton; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph


Frost Advisory issued April 19 at 6:46PM EDT until April 20 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 6:46 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Washington; Jackson; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Pocahontas


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 6:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...In Ohio, Athens, Morgan, Perry, and Vinton Counties. In West Virginia, Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, and Southeast Webster Counties. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 6:46 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Perry; Morgan; Athens; Vinton; Southeast Webster; Northwest Pocahontas; Northwest Randolph; Southeast Randolph


Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 6:46PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Summary: * WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 10 AM EDT Monday. For the Freeze Watch, from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 6:46 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 3:00 am
Area:  Greenup; Carter; Boyd; Washington; Jackson; Meigs; Gallia; Lawrence; Cabell; Mason; Jackson; Wood; Pleasants; Tyler; Putnam; Kanawha; Roane; Wirt; Calhoun; Ritchie; Doddridge; Boone; Clay; Braxton; Gilmer; Lewis; Harrison; Taylor; Wyoming; Upshur; Barbour; Northwest Raleigh; Southeast Raleigh; Northwest Fayette; Southeast Fayette; Northwest Nicholas; Southeast Nicholas; Northwest Webster; Southeast Pocahontas


Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 1:38PM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Summary: * WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures from the mid 20s to around 30. * WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. * WHEN...From midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight to 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Monday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  April 19, 2026, 1:38 pm      Expires:  April 20, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Elkhart; Lagrange; Steuben; Noble; De Kalb; Starke; Pulaski; Marshall; Fulton; Whitley; Allen; White; Cass; Miami; Wabash; Huntington; Wells; Adams; Grant; Blackford; Jay; Northern La Porte; Eastern St. Joseph; Northern Kosciusko; Southern La Porte; Western St. Joseph; Southern Kosciusko; Cass; St. Joseph; Branch; Hillsdale; Northern Berrien; Southern Berrien; Williams; Fulton; Defiance; Henry; Paulding; Putnam; Van Wert; Allen