Wilmington, OH – Southwest Ohio heads into the weekend under a Flood Watch with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected to linger into Saturday night.
The National Weather Service in Wilmington warns of multiple inches of rain through Saturday night, bringing minor flooding risks to low-lying roads and poor drainage zones. U.S. Route 68 and other regional roadways may experience brief closures or ponding, especially during intense downpours Saturday afternoon. Locals should avoid driving through flooded roads and monitor alerts at weather.gov.
According to the National Weather Service, counties including Clinton, Highland, Ross, Pickaway, and Fayette remain under a Flood Watch until late Saturday night. Rain chances are near 100% with thunderstorms likely during the day. Friday night’s lows hover around 55°F before another round of heavy showers hits Saturday.
On Sunday, rain tapers off but temperatures drop sharply. Expect a high near 45°F, followed by a plunge into the low 30s overnight, signaling a cold start to next week. Monday stays chilly, with highs struggling to reach the mid-50s and overnight lows dipping into the 20s by Tuesday morning.
5-Day Wilmington, OH Spring Weather Outlook:
- Saturday: Showers and storms. High near 69°F. Rain chance 100%.
- Sunday: Showers early, then cloudy. High 45°F / Low 32°F.
- Monday: Partly cloudy, high 53°F / Low 25°F.
- Tuesday: Sunny and cold. High 44°F / Low 28°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, warmer. High 55°F.
