WILMINGTON, Ohio — The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a flood advisory for Hocking, Pickaway, and Ross counties until 9:45 p.m.

Continuous thunderstorms this afternoon have caused low lying areas and creeks to swell.

The Guardian is monitoring road reports throughout the area. There have been no reports of road closures at this time, but flooding has been reported to the south of our area.

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