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Tri-State Area Braces for Flood Preparation
Ohio Department of Transportation urges caution as heavy rains move into the region
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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With snow moving out and rain moving in, several communities and roads throughout the Tri-State Area are prone to flooding. The Ohio Department of Transportation is warning drivers to take it slow, avoid certain areas, and use online resources to plan their routes for the next week as crews work to clear roads and ensure safety.
Why it matters
Flooding is a major concern in the Tri-State region, with several counties historically prone to high water levels that can make roads impassable and create dangerous driving conditions. The Ohio Department of Transportation is taking proactive steps to monitor the situation and provide resources to help travelers stay safe.
The details
ODOT press secretary Matt Bruning says crews have had to quickly shift from plowing snow to clearing mud and debris from flooded roadways. The department is urging drivers to use the OHGO.com website to check for road closures and restrictions, and to have patience as crews work to inspect and reopen any flooded routes.
- The snow has moved out of the region, making way for heavy rain over the next week.
- ODOT crews have been deployed to push mud and debris off roadways in southeast Ohio.
The players
Matt Bruning
Press secretary for the Ohio Department of Transportation.
What they’re saying
“It's just a good reminder for people to make sure that you are obeying those signs that tell you of high water and the roads are closed because obviously we don't want these inconveniences to turn into a tragedy.”
— Matt Bruning, Press secretary (wowktv.com)
“What we want people to do is plan ahead by using OHGO. That's ohgo.com. That will show you where the road closures and restrictions are on the state and U.S. routes and interstates across the state of Ohio.”
— Matt Bruning, Press secretary (wowktv.com)
“We're not going to open anything until it's safe to do so. Any roadway that's closed due to flooding, we're going to make sure we inspect that roadway. I know crews have been out earlier today.”
— Matt Bruning, Press secretary (wowktv.com)
“We've gone from plowing snow to plowing mud in just a couple of days here in the state of Ohio. And so that's what our crews are up against right now. So, a lot of these cases in southeast Ohio where we're deploying snowplows to push mud and debris off of roadways from flooding that has occurred.”
— Matt Bruning, Press secretary (wowktv.com)
What’s next
ODOT will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates on road conditions and closures through the OHGO.com website.
The takeaway
Flooding is a persistent challenge in the Tri-State region, and the Ohio Department of Transportation is taking proactive steps to keep drivers safe by providing real-time information on road conditions and closures. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead and use ODOT's resources to navigate the area safely during heavy rain events.
