Columbus weather: Flood advisory in effect
A flood advisory has been issued for Franklin County and surrounding areas until 10:15 a.m.
Expect minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas, in addition to water on roadways.
The National Weather Service reported just before 7:30 a.m. that between a half inch and one-and-a-half inches of rain had fallen across central Ohio. An additional one to two inches are possible.
Communities in central Ohio that may experience flooding include Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Upper Arlington, Gahanna, Hilliard, Pickerington, Worthington, Bexley and Wilmington.
The National Weather Service urges motorists to turn around when encountering flooded roads, pointing out that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
The rain is expected to last throughout the day, and thunderstorms are possible after 3 p.m. More rain is expected to fall tonight and into Saturday morning.
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