Alert archive / Ohio / River Flood Warnings in 2021
River Flood Warning 20, NWS Cleveland, OH
NWS Cleveland, OH issued this river flood warning at May 11, 2021, 10:45 AM EDT for Seneca County, Ohio. It took effect at May 11, 2021, 11:20 AM EDT. It was in force for 43 hr.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- May 11, 2021, 10:45 AM EDT (14:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 11, 2021, 11:20 AM EDT
- Expired
- May 13, 2021, 6:16 AM EDT
- In force
- 43 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Cleveland, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- Minor
County Seneca County, OH
The radar
The Cleveland radar (KCLE), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 14:43 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The river
Written for the forecast point Sandusky River at Tiffin (TFFO1). The gauge peaked at 9.55 ft at May 12, 2021, 11:00 AM EDT.
- Action stage
- 6 ft
- Minor stage
- 9 ft
- Moderate stage
- 10.5 ft
- Major stage
- 12 ft
This gauge today: stage, forecast and historic crests
Stage from the USGS instantaneous record for site 04197137, 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.
771 WGUS41 KCLE 111445 FLWCLE BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Warning National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1045 AM EDT Tue May 11 2021 ...The National Weather Service in Cleveland OH has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Ohio... Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && OHC147-120045- /O.NEW.KCLE.FL.W.0020.210511T1520Z-210512T1500Z/ /TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1520Z.210512T0000Z.210512T0900Z.NO/ 1045 AM EDT Tue May 11 2021 The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a * Flood Warning for the Sandusky River At Tiffin. * Until Wednesday morning. * At 9:45 AM EDT Tuesday the stage was 8.9 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early this afternoon to a crest of 9.2 feet this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened. && LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327 $$ Lombardy
6 follow-up statements
023
WGUS81 KCLE 120021
FLSCLE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
821 PM EDT Tue May 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Scioto River Near Prospect affecting Delaware and Marion Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County.
Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck affecting Holmes and Wayne Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
OHC041-101-121030-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210513T1648Z/
/PRGO1.1.ER.210509T2300Z.210512T0600Z.210513T1048Z.NO/
821 PM EDT Tue May 11 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early Thursday
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Scioto River Near Prospect.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 11.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.6 feet
just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below flood stage
Thursday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Highway 203 inaccessible north of Prospect.
In Prospect, Elm, West River, Prospect, and Upper Sandusky Roads
are flood. Water covers portions of River Road north of Hoskins
Road in northwest Deleware County. Lowland flooding also begins
along State Route 257 north of Route 36.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 8324 4054 8318 4028 8314 4028 8318
$$
OHC147-121030-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210512T1500Z/
/TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210511T2315Z.210512T0900Z.NO/
821 PM EDT Tue May 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandusky River At Tiffin.
* Until Wednesday morning.
* At 7:45 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late
tonight and continue falling to 3.4 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of
the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis
Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327
$$
OHC075-169-121030-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210513T1400Z/
/KILO1.1.ER.210510T0053Z.210511T0100Z.210513T0800Z.NO/
821 PM EDT Tue May 11 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 8:00 PM EDT Tuesday the stage was 16.2 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Thursday morning and continue falling to 11.2 feet Sunday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooded roads in and near Killbuck include
Water Street, County Road 621, State Route 60 south, State Route
520, as well as local low lying roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4099 8203 4099 8193 4067 8190 4045 8191
4045 8202 4067 8202
$$
26092
WGUS81 KCLE 121021
FLSCLE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
621 AM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County.
Scioto River Near Prospect affecting Delaware and Marion Counties.
Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck affecting Holmes and Wayne Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
OHC147-122000-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210512T2200Z/
/TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210512T0915Z.210512T1600Z.NO/
621 AM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandusky River At Tiffin.
* Until this evening.
* At 5:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this
afternoon and continue falling to 3.1 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of
the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis
Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327
$$
OHC041-101-122000-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210513T1720Z/
/PRGO1.1.ER.210509T2300Z.210512T0830Z.210513T1120Z.NO/
621 AM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until early tomorrow
afternoon...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Scioto River Near Prospect.
* Until Thursday afternoon.
* At 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue falling to 4.1 feet Sunday evening.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Highway 203 inaccessible north of Prospect.
In Prospect, Elm, West River, Prospect, and Upper Sandusky Roads
are flood. Water covers portions of River Road north of Hoskins
Road in northwest Deleware County. Lowland flooding also begins
along State Route 257 north of Route 36.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 8324 4054 8318 4028 8314 4028 8318
$$
OHC075-169-122000-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/KILO1.1.ER.210510T0053Z.210511T0100Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
621 AM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until further notice...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck.
* Until further notice.
* At 6:00 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.1 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring.
* Forecast...The river is expected to remain above minor flood stage
through Friday.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooded roads in and near Killbuck include
Water Street, County Road 621, State Route 60 south, State Route
520, as well as local low lying roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4099 8203 4099 8193 4067 8190 4045 8191
4045 8202 4067 8202
$$
Sefcovic909
WGUS81 KCLE 121617
FLSCLE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
1217 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County.
Scioto River Near Prospect affecting Delaware and Marion Counties.
Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck affecting Holmes and Wayne Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
OHC147-130230-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210513T1440Z/
/TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210512T1800Z.210513T0840Z.NO/
1217 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandusky River At Tiffin.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 11:45 AM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet
this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of
the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis
Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327
$$
OHC041-101-130230-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210514T0300Z/
/PRGO1.1.ER.210509T2300Z.210512T1230Z.210513T2100Z.NO/
1217 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until late tomorrow evening...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Scioto River Near Prospect.
* Until Thursday evening.
* At 12:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
tomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 4.3 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Highway 203 inaccessible north of Prospect.
In Prospect, Elm, West River, Prospect, and Upper Sandusky Roads
are flood. Water covers portions of River Road north of Hoskins
Road in northwest Deleware County. Lowland flooding also begins
along State Route 257 north of Route 36.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 8324 4054 8318 4028 8314 4028 8318
$$
OHC075-169-130230-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210515T1200Z/
/KILO1.1.ER.210510T0053Z.210511T0100Z.210515T0600Z.NO/
1217 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in
duration until Saturday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 12:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooded roads in and near Killbuck include
Water Street, County Road 621, State Route 60 south, State Route
520, as well as local low lying roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4099 8203 4099 8193 4067 8190 4045 8191
4045 8202 4067 8202
$$
Mitchell669
WGUS81 KCLE 121933
FLSCLE
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
333 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Ohio...
Scioto River Near Prospect affecting Delaware and Marion Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio...
Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County.
Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck affecting Holmes and Wayne Counties.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. All
interested parties should take necessary precautions immediately.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
&&
OHC041-101-130545-
/O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210514T1030Z/
/PRGO1.1.ER.210509T2300Z.210512T1230Z.210514T0430Z.NO/
333 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning is now in effect until Friday morning...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Scioto River Near Prospect.
* Until Friday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 11.8 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Friday morning and continue falling to 4.4 feet early Monday
afternoon.
* Impact...At 12.0 feet, Highway 203 inaccessible north of Prospect.
In Prospect, Elm, West River, Prospect, and Upper Sandusky Roads
are flood. Water covers portions of River Road north of Hoskins
Road in northwest Deleware County. Lowland flooding also begins
along State Route 257 north of Route 36.
&&
LAT...LON 4052 8324 4054 8318 4028 8314 4028 8318
$$
OHC147-130545-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210513T1440Z/
/TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210513T0000Z.210513T0840Z.NO/
333 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Sandusky River At Tiffin.
* Until Thursday morning.
* At 2:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.5 feet.
* Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6 feet
this evening. It will then fall below flood stage late tonight.
* Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of
the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis
Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened.
&&
LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327
$$
OHC075-169-130545-
/O.CON.KCLE.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210515T1200Z/
/KILO1.1.ER.210510T0053Z.210511T0100Z.210515T0600Z.NO/
333 PM EDT Wed May 12 2021
...The Flood Warning remains in effect...
The Flood Warning continues for
the Killbuck Creek Near Killbuck.
* Until Saturday morning.
* At 3:00 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 16.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
* Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early
Saturday morning and continue falling to 12.2 feet Monday morning.
* Impact...At 16.0 feet, Flooded roads in and near Killbuck include
Water Street, County Road 621, State Route 60 south, State Route
520, as well as local low lying roads.
&&
LAT...LON 4099 8203 4099 8193 4067 8190 4045 8191
4045 8202 4067 8202
$$
Mitchell986 WGUS81 KCLE 130451 FLSCLE Flood Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 1251 AM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Ohio... Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. && OHC147-131200- /O.EXT.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210513T1200Z/ /TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210512T1815Z.210513T0600Z.NO/ 1251 AM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning is now in effect until this morning... The Flood Warning continues for the Sandusky River At Tiffin. * Until this morning. * At 11:45 PM EDT Wednesday the stage was 9.1 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early this morning and continue falling to 3.1 feet Monday evening. * Impact...At 9.0 feet, Lowland flooding occurs north and south of the floodwall in Tiffin. Coe Street, Water Street, East Davis Street, and riverside property along Front Street are threatened. && LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327 $$ Sefcovic
768 WGUS81 KCLE 131016 FLSCLE Flood Statement National Weather Service Cleveland OH 616 AM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Ohio... Sandusky River At Tiffin affecting Seneca County. OHC147-131130- /O.CAN.KCLE.FL.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210513T1016Z/ /TFFO1.1.ER.210511T1552Z.210512T1815Z.210513T0600Z.NO/ 616 AM EDT Thu May 13 2021 ...The Flood Warning for the Sandusky River At Tiffin has been cancelled... The Flood Warning is cancelled for the Sandusky River At Tiffin. * At 5:45 AM EDT Thursday the stage was 8.5 feet. * Flood stage is 9.0 feet. * Forecast...The river is expected to fall below 6.0 feet tonight and to 3.1 feet by Saturday morning. && LAT...LON 4125 8320 4126 8312 4099 8315 4099 8327 $$ Sefcovic
The office that day
Everything else NWS Cleveland, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 1:53 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | CLE | Wyandot | 17 hr |
| May 11, 3:32 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | CLE | 24 hr | |
| May 11, 12:18 PM EDT | Frost Advisory | CLE | Ashland, Crawford, Hancock, Holmes, Huron, Knox and 16 more | 20 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.