What's the difference between a flash flood watch and a flash flood warning? KOAT Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton provided an explainer on what they mean and what those in impacted areas should do.

There are several varieties of flood watches and warnings, but one that generates a lot of questions is the "areal" flood watch or warning.

A flood watch is issued when conditions are favorable for a specific hazardous weather event to occur, like extensive rain. It does not mean flooding will occur, but it is possible.

It can be difficult to understand the difference between them and what you should do when there is one in your area.

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High water floods the Schmidt Recreation Complex in the East End, along the Ohio River in the East End, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. The Greater Cincinnati area is under a flood warning through Friday.

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