Full Notification

...The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers... Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Scioto River at Columbus Frank Rd.

* WHEN...From this evening to early Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 24.0 feet, While much of the city remains protected at this stage, flooding occurs along the river outside the City of Columbus. A stage of this level will cause flooding along the Scioto River in southern Franklin County, mainly in Franklin, Jackson and Marion Townships. McKinley Avenue is closed at 24.2 feet. Route 23 High Street is flooded near I-270.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 19.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 24.5 feet early Wednesday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Wednesday morning. - Flood stage is 24.0 feet.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN, OH

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/iln.