Flash Flood — Fairfield, Ohio

2025-07-26 · near Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio

Event narrative

Fetters Run Creek was out of its banks and overtopped the bridge along College Avenue, causing structural damage to the bridge.

Wider weather episode

Showers and thunderstorms developed in a warm and humid summertime airmass. Some of these storms were strong, producing damaging winds while others produced heavy rainfall, leading to flash flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270315. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.