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River Flood Warning 34, NWS Cleveland, OH

May 4, 2017Hancock County, Ohio

NWS Cleveland, OH issued this river flood warning at May 4, 2017, 11:28 AM EDT for Hancock County, Ohio. It took effect at May 5, 2017, 10:43 AM EDT. It was in force for 51 hr.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
May 4, 2017, 11:28 AM EDT (15:28 UTC)
In effect from
May 5, 2017, 10:43 AM EDT
Expired
May 7, 2017, 1:17 PM EDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Cleveland, OH
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
Minor

County Hancock County, OH

The radar

The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 160 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:28 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The river

Written for the forecast point Blanchard River at Findlay (FDYO1). The gauge peaked at 12.37 ft at May 6, 2017, 3:00 PM EDT.

actionminormoderate51005/0405/0505/0605/0705/08
Action stage
9 ft
Minor stage
12 ft
Moderate stage
13.5 ft
Major stage
14.5 ft

This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests

Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04189000, one reading an hour, from a day before the product to a day after it ended. Flood stages are today's.

The text

As transmitted.

170 
WGUS41 KCLE 041528
FLWCLE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1128 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

...The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a flood 
warning for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-042328-
/O.NEW.KCLE.FL.W.0034.170506T0349Z-000000T0000Z/
/FDYO1.1.ER.170506T0349Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1128 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a 

* Flood Warning for 
  The Blanchard River Near Findlay
* From Friday evening until further notice.
* At 11 AM the stage was 2.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is forecast. 
* The river will rise above flood stage by Friday night and continue 
  to rise to near 11.8 feet by Saturday morning. 
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky Street and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
*The river could rise to moderate or even major flood stage if
  rainfall totals vary by as little as an inch. Local officials and
  residence in flood prone areas should monitor the river forecasts 
  closely for updates. 

&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
11 follow-up statements
663 
WGUS41 KCLE 042132
FLWCLE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
532 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-050532-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.170505T1545Z-000000T0000Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170505T1545Z.170506T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
532 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Blanchard River Near Findlay 

* from Friday morning until further notice.
* At 5 PM the stage was 3.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.2 feet early Saturday 
  morning then begin falling.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* The river could rise to major flood stage if rainfall totals vary
  by as little as an inch. Local officials and residence in flood
  prone areas should monitor the river forecasts closely for updates. 

&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
678 
WGUS81 KCLE 050248
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1048 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-051048-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.170505T1700Z-170507T0430Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170505T1700Z.170506T0600Z.170506T2230Z.NO/
1048 PM EDT Thu May 4 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* from Friday afternoon to late Saturday night...or until the warning
  is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Thursday the stage was 5.6 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by Friday afternoon and rise to 
  near 12.2 feet by early Saturday morning. The river will fall below
  flood stage by Saturday evening.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters impact East Sandusky Street, Main Cross 
  Street, Blanchard Road, Clinton Court, and many other streets near 
  the Blanchard River. Backwater will affect residents living along 
  Eagle and Lye Creeks.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
BM
794 
WGUS81 KCLE 051036
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
636 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-051836-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.170505T1443Z-170507T0430Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170505T1443Z.170506T0600Z.170506T2230Z.NO/
636 AM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* from this morning to late Saturday night...or until the warning is 
  cancelled.
* At  6:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.2 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this morning and rise to 
  near 12.2 feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday evening.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$

Sefcovic
252 
WGUS81 KCLE 051612
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1212 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Portage River At Woodville
  Blanchard River Near Findlay
  Maumee River At Waterville
  Eagle Creek Above Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC143-173-060012-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0036.170505T1608Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDVO1.1.ER.170505T1300Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1212 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Portage River At Woodville
* Until further notice.
* At 11:30 AM Friday the stage was 9.3 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river will rise to around 10.0 feet by Saturday Morning
  and fall below flood by Sunday.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* At 11.0 feet...The river floods Trail Marker Park up to Erie 
  Street.
* At 9.0 feet...The river inundates lower portions of Trail Marker 
  Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4136 8354 4148 8334 4143 8334 4135 8349


$$

OHC063-060012-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170506T1900Z/
/FDYO1.1.ER.170506T0336Z.170506T0600Z.170506T1300Z.NO/
1212 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* Until Saturday afternoon.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 9.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and rise to near 11.2 
  feet by late tonight. The river will fall below flood stage by 
  Saturday morning.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.



&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$

OHC095-173-060012-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0037.170505T1900Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTVO1.1.ER.170505T1900Z.170506T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1212 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Maumee River At Waterville
* Until further notice.
* At 12:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.4 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and rise 
  to near 12.4 feet by Saturday afternoon.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters can back up through storm drains onto 
  Water Street in Waterville making roads inaccessible. 
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding begins in Side Cut Metropark. The river is 
  out of banks in Waterville. 



&&

LAT...LON 4148 8376 4171 8348 4167 8345 4147 8371
      4145 8374                       

$$

OHC063-060012-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0035.000000T0000Z-170506T0300Z/
/FECO1.1.ER.170505T1800Z.170505T1800Z.170505T2100Z.UU/
1212 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Eagle Creek Above Findlay
* Until this evening.
* At 11:00 AM Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage this 
  afternoon and recede this evening. 
* At 9.0 feet...Eagle Creek will overrun its banks and begin to 
  inundate portions of Fremont and Graceland Avenue. Water will 
  inudate a field near Rosemont Drive.

&&

LAT...LON 4104 8366 4104 8363 4087 8366 4087 8370


$$
846 
WGUS81 KCLE 051943
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
343 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay
  Scioto River Near Larue
  Portage River At Woodville
  Maumee River At Waterville

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC143-173-060343-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDVO1.1.ER.170505T1300Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
343 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Portage River At Woodville
* Until further notice.
* At  3:30 PM Friday the stage was 10.0 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* At 11.0 feet...The river floods Trail Marker Park up to Erie 
  Street.
* At 9.0 feet...The river inundates lower portions of Trail Marker 
  Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4136 8354 4148 8334 4143 8334 4135 8349


$$

OHC063-060343-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T0448Z/
/FDYO1.1.ER.170505T2303Z.170506T1200Z.170506T2248Z.NO/
343 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* Until late Saturday night.
* At  3:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and rise to near 
  11.8 feet by Saturday morning. The river will fall below flood 
  stage by Saturday evening.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.



&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$

OHC095-173-060343-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTVO1.1.ER.170505T2157Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
343 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Maumee River At Waterville
* Until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.7 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by late this afternoon and rise 
  to near 12.4 feet by Saturday evening.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters can back up through storm drains onto 
  Water Street in Waterville making roads inaccessible. 
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding begins in Side Cut Metropark. The river is 
  out of banks in Waterville. 



&&

LAT...LON 4148 8376 4171 8348 4167 8345 4147 8371
      4145 8374                       

$$

OHC101-060343-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0038.170505T2234Z-000000T0000Z/
/LARO1.1.ER.170505T2234Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
343 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Scioto River Near Larue
* Until further notice.
* At  3:00 PM Friday the stage was 10.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by this evening and rise to near 
  11.5 feet by Saturday morning.
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding occurs in lowland areas in and around the 
  Village of La Rue. Route 37 and parts of Vine Street inundated.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding occurs in agricultural areas near the 
  river.

&&

LAT...LON 4061 8342 4055 8318 4052 8324 4055 8342


$$
391 
WGUS81 KCLE 060251
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay
  Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck
  Portage River At Woodville
  Maumee River At Waterville
  Scioto River Near Larue

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC143-173-061051-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0036.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDVO1.1.ER.170505T1300Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Portage River At Woodville
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:30 PM Friday the stage was 10.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 11.4 feet by Saturday
  morning then begin to fall by late Saturday.
* At 12.0 feet...Lower portions of South Cherry Street near Trail 
  Marker Park inundated. Water approaches property south of 
  Pemberville Road.
* At 11.0 feet...The river floods Trail Marker Park up to Erie 
  Street.
* At 9.0 feet...The river inundates lower portions of Trail Marker 
  Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4136 8354 4148 8334 4143 8334 4135 8349


$$

OHC063-061051-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T0742Z/
/FDYO1.1.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1200Z.170507T0142Z.NO/
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* until late Saturday night...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 11.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 11.7 feet by Saturday 
  morning. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday night.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$

OHC095-173-061051-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0037.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WTVO1.1.ER.170505T2207Z.170506T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Maumee River At Waterville
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 11.5 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 12.2 feet by Saturday
  afternoon then begin to fall by late Saturday.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters can back up through storm drains onto 
  Water Street in Waterville making roads inaccessible. 
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding begins in Side Cut Metropark. The river is 
  out of banks in Waterville. 
* At 11.0 feet...A few riverside cabins in Waterville become 
  threatened. Lowland flooding occurs along with some water 
  inundation on River Road. 
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs in lowland areas near the river.


&&

LAT...LON 4148 8376 4171 8348 4167 8345 4147 8371
      4145 8374                       

$$

OHC101-061051-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0038.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/LARO1.1.ER.170505T2052Z.170506T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Scioto River Near Larue
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 11.8 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will rise to near 12.2 feet by Saturday
  morning then begin to fall by late Saturday.
* At 13.0 feet...River at bankfull in the Village of La Rue. 
  Floodwaters will spread to east Vine Street.
* At 12.0 feet...Flooding occurs in lowland areas in and around the 
  Village of La Rue. Route 37 and parts of Vine Street inundated.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding occurs in agricultural areas near the 
  river.

&&

LAT...LON 4061 8342 4055 8318 4052 8324 4055 8342


$$

OHC075-169-061051-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0040.170506T0344Z-000000T0000Z/
/KILO1.1.ER.170506T0344Z.170507T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1051 PM EDT Fri May 5 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck
* until further notice...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At 10:00 PM Friday the stage was 14.9 feet. 
* Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Forecast...Rise above flood stage by tonight and rise to near 15.5 
  feet by Saturday evening.
* At 16.0 feet...Low lying areas west of Water Street in the Village 
  of Killbuck are flooded. Flooded roads include County Road 621, 
  State Route 60 north, as well as local low lying roads. Holmes 
  county fairgrounds inundated.
* At 15.0 feet...Several low lying roads in Holmes County including 
  County Road 1, Township Road 91, and County Road 621 are flooded.

&&

LAT...LON 4099 8203 4099 8193 4067 8190 4045 8191
      4045 8202 4067 8202             

$$
BM
555 
WGUS41 KCLE 061021
FLWCLE
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
FLOOD WARNING
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
621 AM EDT Sat May 6 2017

...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the 
following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-061821-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T1200Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1800Z.170507T0600Z.NO/
621 AM EDT Sat May 6 2017

...Forecast flooding increased from Minor to Moderate severity...
The Flood Warning continues for 
 The Blanchard River Near Findlay 

* until Sunday morning.
* At 6 AM the stage was 11.9 feet.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* The river will continue rising to near 12.2 feet by this afternoon.
  The river will fall below flood stage late tonight.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.

&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
428 
WGUS81 KCLE 061814
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
214 PM EDT Sat May 6 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-070214-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T1500Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1800Z.170507T0900Z.NO/
214 PM EDT Sat May 6 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* until Sunday morning...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  2:00 PM Saturday the stage was 12.4 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Moderate flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will fall to below flood stage by early Sunday
  morning.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters impact East Sandusky Street, Main Cross 
  Street, Blanchard Road, Clinton Court, and many other streets near 
  the Blanchard River. Backwater will affect residents living along 
  Eagle and Lye Creeks.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$

Sefcovic
085 
WGUS81 KCLE 070204
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
1003 PM EDT Sat May 6 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following river in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-071003-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T1920Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1800Z.170507T1320Z.NO/
1003 PM EDT Sat May 6 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* until Sunday afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  9:00 PM Saturday the stage was 12.1 feet. 
* Moderate flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...the river will fall to below flood stage by Sunday 
  morning.
* At 13.0 feet...Floodwaters impact East Sandusky Street, Main Cross 
  Street, Blanchard Road, Clinton Court, and many other streets near 
  the Blanchard River. Backwater will affect residents living along 
  Eagle and Lye Creeks.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
560 
WGUS81 KCLE 070948
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
548 AM EDT Sun May 7 2017

...The flood warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-071748-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T1920Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1800Z.170507T1320Z.NO/
548 AM EDT Sun May 7 2017

The flood warning continues for 
  the Blanchard River Near Findlay
* until this afternoon...or until the warning is cancelled.
* At  5:00 AM Sunday the stage was 11.1 feet. 
* Minor flooding is occurring and Minor flooding is forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to gradually fall to below 
  flood stage by late this morning.
* At 12.0 feet...Water impacts River Street and Apple Alley on the 
  west side of Findlay, Blanchard Street between Sandusky and Main 
  Cross, and several streets south of Clinton Court near Riverside 
  Park.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.

&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
945 
WGUS81 KCLE 071717
FLSCLE
FLOOD STATEMENT 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE CLEVELAND OH
117 PM EDT Sun May 7 2017

...The flood warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio...

  Blanchard River Near Findlay

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Never drive your car through flooded roadways. The water may be 
deeper than it appears. Turn around...don't drown!

Stay tuned to NOAA weather radio and other local media for further 
details and updates.


&&

OHC063-071747-
/O.CAN.KCLE.FL.W.0034.000000T0000Z-170507T1920Z/
/FDYO1.2.ER.170506T0145Z.170506T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
117 PM EDT Sun May 7 2017

* At  1:00 PM Sunday the stage was 10.6 feet. 
* No flooding is currently forecast.
* Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
* The river fell below flood stage this morning.
* At 11.0 feet...Flooding impacts areas near Riverside Park and East 
  Main Cross Street in the City of Findlay.
* At 10.0 feet...Water reaches East Main Cross Street near Lye Creek.
* At 9.0 feet...Flooding occurs on low lying roads along the river 
  west of Findlay, including County Road 140.
* At 8.0 feet...Water covers low lying portions of South River Road 
  and Howard Street on the west side of Findlay.


&&

LAT...LON 4107 8388 4106 8354 4098 8353 4098 8358
      4101 8359 4101 8388             

$$
BM

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this river flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Cleveland, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this river flood warning went out at May 4, 10:55 AM EDT, 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 4, 10:55 AM EDT, 33 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
Issued by National Weather Service BUFFALO NY
1055 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Low pressure over the Mid-Mississippi Valley will slowly move to the
Ohio Valley by Friday, then continue to near Lake Ontario on
Saturday. A very moist airmass will overspread the area during this
time bringing a prolonged period of rain. Another upper level trough
will slide southeast out of Canada and merge with this system over
the Upper Great Lakes over the weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
Low pressure is centered over western Tennessee late this
morning with a warm front extending east across Kentucky. North
of this front an inverted trough extends across central OH into
NW Pennsylvania. Regional radar imagery shows a broad area of
light to moderate rain lifting north of the low across most of
western OH with an eastward extending band of rain associated
with warm advection and along the nose of a low level jet. This
band of rain is lifting across northeast OH into western PA.
More scattered activity is located across SE OH.

A Flood Watch remains in effect for northwest Ohio through
Friday with fairly steady moderate rainfall. The widespread
rainfall is also associated with a deep plume of moisture seen
on water vapor imagery ahead of the advancing upper level
trough axis. Precipitable water values will increase to near
1.20 inches.

A nearly 15 degree spread in temperatures is expected this afternoon
as southeasterly flow behind the lifting warm front pushes
north towards the lake in central and eastern portions of the
area. Meanwhile a cool northeasterly flow will remain off Lake
Erie towards Toledo with steady rain keeping temperatures in the
upper 40s. This warm frontal boundary will serve as the focus
for the heaviest rain continuing into tonight.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT/...
Not many changes as this event continue to unfold. Period of
heaviest rain is expected tonight as the upper level and surface low
curl northeast towards the Ohio Valley. Deep moisture will continue
to surge north ahead of the trough with forcing focused along the
low level frontal boundary draped across northwest Ohio. Many models
are indicating a period of enhanced rainfall occurring late tonight
into Friday morning as upper level jet dynamics are focused
overhead. This larger scale forcing will align with the low level
frontal boundary to lead to enhanced rainfall rates. Model QPF in
the watch area generally range from 2 to 3 inches with the
highest amounts focused towards Toledo. Rises on rivers are
expected and several are forecast to reach flood stage. Of
particular concern are the Maumee, Blanchard, and the Scioto
River at Larue. Exact flood stages will depend on how much rain
ends up falling but Moderate flooding is possible and may get
close to Major flooding if rainfall in the basin gets close to
2.75". Soil moisture is elevated and expect to see other low
lying and poor drainage areas also experience flooding.

On Friday we will need to expand our attention eastward as models
show some weak instability developing across eastern Ohio ahead of
the low. Several of the higher resolution models are trying to
develop some convection across central and northeast Ohio and
have added a chance of thunderstorms to the forecast. This
rainfall is expected to very efficient with slow storm motion.
It is possible that this activity remains just south of our
counties but will need to be monitored. Northeast Ohio has also
received several rounds of rain over the last week and the
flood watch may need to be expanded to eastern areas on Friday.
Rivers will see rises in the east and could also experience
flooding problems. Meanwhile the heaviest rain will begin to
taper off in northwest Ohio by Friday afternoon.

Upper level trough shifts just east of the area by Saturday morning
shifting the deep moisture axis into Pennsylvania. Models in
good agreement showing another wave sliding into the back side
of the trough on Saturday and enhancing showers across central
and eastern areas as the upper low retrogrades westward Thermal
profiles will support some enhancement off Lake Erie by
Saturday afternoon and night as lake to 850mb delta increases to
13C. We will have to keep an eye out for any bands that develop
which could contribute to additional flooding problems on
already saturated soils. Eastern areas can expect much cooler
temperatures by Saturday with cold advection, clouds, and
showers around. The boundary layer may even be cool enough over
inland northwest PA by Saturday night for precip to mix with
snow. Moisture finally exits to the east by Sunday afternoon
with showers tapering off. Patchy frost will be possible by
Sunday night with high pressure building in behind the departing
system.

&&

.LONG TERM /MONDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Massive upper level low pressure system will move ever so slowly
east northeast during the extended periods and then split off into
two lows that may wind up pin wheeling around each other for some
time. This means a short dry period developing  on Monday followed
by more moisture advecting into the forecast area for the rest of
the extended forecast period.  There will wind up being an on and
off again chance for some rain.  850 MB temperatures drop to around
-6C by Monday morning before mid level warm air advection begins to
take place.  Temperatures in the east will be quite nippy with highs
on Monday only in the middle 40s.  Meanwhile, highs in the west will
be in the middle 50s Monday.  We should see a slow warmup through
the forecast period with highs climbing back into the middle to
upper 60s in the extreme south an lower to middle 50s north by
Thursday. Lows could be troublesome Tuesday morning with possible
freeze/frost issues...especially in the east.

&&

.AVIATION /12Z Thursday THROUGH Monday/...
Rain has moved into the area this morning ahead of Low pressure
over the mid-Mississippi River Valley moving slowly northeast
over the next couple days. The storm system has started to
bring with it lowering ceilings and visibilities which KTOL
has already reached MVFR at 14z. These lower cigs will continue
during much of the TAF period with some IFR expected. The
heaviest rain is expected across western TAF sites of TOL and
FDY with MFD also included with will bring IFR. Lowest rainfall
is expected over the eastern half of Ohio and northwest
Pennsylvania were brief IFR or mainly MVFR is more likely.
Winds will gradually increase to between 15 and 25 knots from
the East Southeast.

OUTLOOK...Non-VFR likely through Saturday night.

&&

.MARINE...
As low pressure moves northeast toward the area, northeast flow will
continue on the lake persisting into Friday. The winds will
gradually increase and become northerly by Friday night and
northwest by Saturday morning. Small craft advisories may be
needed later this afternoon in the west and over the rest of the
lake tonight and they will likely continue through Sunday.
Winds will finally diminish Sunday night from the northwest and
continue Monday.

&&

.CLE WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...None.
PA...None.
MARINE...None.

&&

SYNOPSIS...KEC
NEAR TERM...KEC/SMITH
SHORT TERM...KEC
LONG TERM...Lombardy
AVIATION...Lombardy/SMITH
MARINE...Lombardy/SMITH
Hazardous weather outlook, May 4, 6:01 AM EDT, 5 hours 27 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
601 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

OHZ003-006>010-017>019-027-028-036-051015-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Wyandot-
Crawford-Marion-
601 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio and
northwest Ohio.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Flood Watch.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time but reports of
rainfall or flooding are appreciated.

OHZ011>014-020>023-029>033-037-038-047-089-PAZ001>003-051015-
Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-Ashtabula Inland-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Morrow-Holmes-Knox-
Ashtabula Lakeshore-Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
601 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

A prolonged period of wet weather is expected heading into this
weekend. An area of low pressure will approach the Ohio Valley today
with showers becoming more numerous into tonight. Rises on area
rivers and creeks are expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Occasional rain will continue Friday and Saturday as the low pressure
moves from the Ohio Valley to the eastern Great lakes. Thunderstorms
are possible across east central Ohio on Friday with locally heavy
rainfall possible. Lake enhanced showers will continue on Saturday.
Rainfall totals from Thursday through Saturday will generally range
from 1 to 2 inches with locally higher amounts, especially where
thunderstorms occur. Flooding is possible on area rivers along with
low lying and poor drainage areas. Stay tuned to updated forecast
information.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time but reports of
rainfall or flooding are appreciated.

LEZ061-142>149-162>169-051015-
Lake Erie open waters from Ripley to Buffalo NY-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie nearshore waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Lake Erie open waters from Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Reno Beach to The Islands OH-
Lake Erie open waters from The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Vermilion to Avon Point OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Willowick to Geneva-on-the-Lake OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Lake Erie open waters from Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
601 AM EDT Thu May 4 2017

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

The office that day

Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 4, 3:46 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryCLE3 days
May 4, 6:33 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningCLEHancock, Lucas, Wood24 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive; the gauge from the NWS water service and the USGS.