The Butler County Sheriff's Office has issued a flood advisory for several counties in Indiana and Ohio due to ongoing and expected minor flooding from excessive overnight rainfall. The advisory, which spans counties including Butler, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, Preble, and Warren in Ohio, as well as Franklin and Union in Indiana, will remain in effect until 915 AM EST this morning.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office's social media update warns of "minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas." The notice advises residents in the affected regions to be cautious as "additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible." Cities such as Dayton, Hamilton, and Kettering, among others, could experience the effects of the overflowing waters.
In a stark reminder of the perils that come with flooding, the Butler County Sheriff's Office advises: "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles." This precautionary statement underscores the risk associated with attempting to traverse waterlogged streets and the often-underestimated force of floodwater.
Radar and automated rain gauges have recorded heavy rain, leading to this advisory. The Sheriff's office post detailed that between 1 and 2.5 inches of rain have already fallen in the area. Cities like Middletown, Beavercreek, and Huber Heights are on the list of locations that may see the impact of the continuing deluge.
