Governor Declares State of Emergency for 19 Ohio Counties Amid Severe Weather and Flooding
Governor Mike DeWine has declared a state of emergency in 19 Ohio counties, including Greene, Logan, Mercer, Montgomery, and Preble in the Miami Valley, due to severe weather and significant flooding.
Dayton, OH, September 22, 2026 —
Governor Mike DeWine has officially declared a state of emergency across 19 counties in Ohio in response to severe weather conditions and significant flooding impacting the region. The declaration aims to mobilize resources and provide necessary aid to affected communities.
The state of emergency specifically includes several counties within the Miami Valley area. Among those named are Greene, Logan, Mercer, Montgomery, and Preble counties. While the governor’s declaration covers 19 counties in total, the specific list of all affected counties beyond the Miami Valley examples was not provided in the initial announcement.
The directive comes as a result of severe weather events that have led to widespread and substantial flooding. The extent of the damage caused by the recent weather and flooding, as well as the specific types of severe weather experienced, were not detailed in the governor’s statement.
Details regarding the duration of the state of emergency, specific response efforts being coordinated, or the allocation of state resources were not immediately available. The declaration signifies the seriousness of the situation and the need for an organized response to mitigate the impact of the severe weather and flooding on Ohio residents.
Story summarized from the original created by Brooke Jones, WHIO.com on www.whio.com, see more information here.
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