The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for Franklin and Licking counties.
The service said heavy mid-day downpours that dropped 1 to 2 inches of rain prompted the warning for Franklin County through 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 12, and for Licking County through 6:45 p.m.
Minor flooding in low-lying and potential water over roadways was possible, the service warned.
The service urged drivers to not drive on flooded roads.
A strong chance of thunderstorms remained until early Saturday evening, and throughout much of the upcoming week.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Flood warnings issued for Franklin, Licking counties
Reporting by Jim Weiker, Columbus Dispatch / The Columbus Dispatch
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