Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Flood Watch Issued for Parts of the Region
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for counties in our area.
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT (04/15/2026) for Allen, Wyandot, Hancock, Marion Counties in our region.
A Flood Watch has also been issued through Thursday morning for Allen, Paulding, Putnam, and Van Wert Counties.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Ohio, including the following areas, Allen OH,
Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert.
* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Area creeks
and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.
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WKTN is a locally owned and operated radio station broadcasting from Kenton, Ohio since 1963.
Our broadcast covers Hardin County and into Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Logan, Marion, Union, and Wyandot Counties including a majority of communities within.