Ohio, 2004

Flooding in Ohio, January 4, 2004

January 4, 2004 · NWS ILN · 57 events in 26 counties and zones

57 flood, as filed by the National Weather Service.

Where it happened

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The toll

Deaths
0
Injuries
0
Property damage
None recorded
Crop damage
None recorded
Events
57

Deaths and injuries are direct and indirect together, as the offices filed them. Damage is property and crops in the dollars of the year, not adjusted for inflation, and only where an office estimated it.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Jan 4, 1:31 AM EST, 11 hours 19 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 1:31 AM EST, 11 hours 19 minutes before
AREA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
131 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2004

.DISCUSSION...
BROAD UPR LVL TROF OVR THE NATIONS MIDSECTION WITH OH VLY IN MOIST
SWRLY FLO. LATEST SFC MAP SHWS FNTL BNDRY FROM WRN PA THRU SRN OH...
ON THRU SRN IL AND SRN MO INTO SRN PLAINS. THIS FNT HAS STALLED OUT
PARALLEL TO MID AND UPR LVL FLO. RADAR SHWS AXIS OF ONGOING
CONVECTION ALONG AND JUST NORTH OF THIS FNTL BNDRY IN AXIS OF FAVORABLE
LO LVL CNVRGC. ILN 00Z PW AT 1.07 INCHES IS OVR 300 PERCENT OF
NORMAL. S/WV OVR THE SRN ROCKIES TO EJECT INTO PLNS TDA AND GRTLKS
TNGT. LO LVL JET INCRS TO 60-65KTS TDA ENHANCING LO LVL CONVERGENCE
WHICH IS EXPECTED TO PIVOT A LTL N INTO AREA WHERE 1 TO 2 INCHES OF
RAIN HAS FALLEN. PW/S ARE EXPECTED TO INCRS INTO 1.3 TO 1.4 RANGE
TDA. ETA/GFS SOLNS HAVE COME INTO BETTER AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED
SFC LO EXPECTED TO BE OVR SW OH ERLY THIS EVENING. ALREADY GETTING
SOME MINOR REPORTS OF FLOODING AND EXPECT THIS TO GET WORSE WITH
PRECIP INCRSG IN COVERAGE AND INTENSITY. WL CONT FLOOD WATCH ACRS
THE ENTIRE AREA TDA.

NXT QUESTION REVOLVES ARND PRECIP TYPE ACRS THE NRN MIAMI VLY. LO
LVL WINDS REMAIN FROM THE NE WITH WAA ALOFT. THERMAL PROFILES SHW
POSITIVE AREA INCRSG TO ABV 300 J/KG. QUESTION IS ABOUT SFC TEMPS.
ETA HAS READINGS NEAR OR SLIGHTLY BLO 32 DEGS WHILE GFS KEEPS SFC
TEMPS WARMER. ETA 2M TEMPS HAVE A COLD BIAS SO WL NOT HIT FREEZING
RAIN AS HARD AS ETA SOUNDINGS WUD SUGG. WL INDICATE CHANGE OVER
DURG AFTN INTO EVE AND WL ISSUE A WINTER WX ADVISORY FOR THAT TIME
FRAME FOR NRN MIAMI VLY.

WAVE PIVOTS THRU TNGT AND CAA KICKS IN ACRS THE AREA. EXPECT MOST
OF DEEP MSTR TO BE OUT OF THE AREA BY THE TIME CHANGE OVER OCCURS.
FAVORABLE FLO OFF LM KICKS IN EARLY ON MON. WL CONT CHC FOR SNW
SHOWERS. HAVE TRENDED TEMPS DOWN ACRS THE AREA TNGT THRU TUE IN
ARCTIC AMS.

&&

.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IN...ALL COUNTIES FLOOD WATCH TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
KY...ALL COUNTIES FLOOD WATCH TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
OH...ALL COUNTIES FLOOD WATCH TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
OH034-035-026...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THIS AFTN AND EVENING

&&

RANDALL
Hazardous weather outlook, Jan 4, 5:35 AM EST, 7 hours 15 minutes before
HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILMINGTON OH
535 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2004

INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-041233-
ADAMS OH-AUGLAIZE OH-BOONE KY-BRACKEN KY-BROWN OH-BUTLER OH-
CAMPBELL KY-CARROLL KY-CHAMPAIGN OH-CLARK OH-CLERMONT OH-CLINTON OH-
DARKE OH-DEARBORN IN-DELAWARE OH-FAIRFIELD OH-FAYETTE OH-FAYETTE IN-
FRANKLIN OH-FRANKLIN IN-GALLATIN KY-GRANT KY-GREENE OH-HAMILTON OH-
HARDIN OH-HIGHLAND OH-HOCKING OH-KENTON KY-LEWIS KY-LICKING OH-
LOGAN OH-MADISON OH-MASON KY-MERCER OH-MIAMI OH-MONTGOMERY OH-
OHIO IN-OWEN KY-PENDLETON KY-PICKAWAY OH-PIKE OH-PREBLE OH-RIPLEY IN-
ROBERTSON KY-ROSS OH-SCIOTO OH-SHELBY OH-SWITZERLAND IN-UNION OH-
UNION IN-WARREN OH-WAYNE IN-
535 AM EST SUN JAN 4 2004

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR EASTERN INDIANA...NORTHERN
KENTUCKY AND THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF OHIO.

.DAY ONE...TODAY

HEAVY RAIN WILL CAUSE FLOODING.  FREEZING RAIN WILL OCCUR OVER WEST
CENTRAL OHIO THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

SPOTTER ACTIVATION IS NOT ANTICIPATED.

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57 flood. Local standard time, as filed.

Flood, Warren

When
January 4, 12:50 PM EST to 1:25 PM EST
Where
Warren forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.428, -84.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Butler

When
January 4, 1:00 PM EST to 1:25 PM EST
Where
Butler forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.439, -84.576 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hamilton

When
January 4, 1:00 PM EST to 1:25 PM EST
Where
Hamilton forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.196, -84.543 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Franklin

When
January 4, 1:30 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Franklin forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.970, -83.009 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Warren

When
January 4, 1:55 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Where
Warren forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.428, -84.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Shelby

When
January 4, 2:25 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Shelby forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.332, -84.205 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hamilton

When
January 4, 2:30 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Where
Hamilton forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.196, -84.543 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Madison

When
January 4, 2:35 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.894, -83.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fairfield

When
January 4, 2:35 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Fairfield forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.752, -82.631 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Pickaway

When
January 4, 2:40 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Pickaway forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.642, -83.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Ross

When
January 4, 2:45 PM EST to 4:00 PM EST
Where
Ross forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.338, -83.057 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Licking

When
January 4, 3:30 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Licking forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.092, -82.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Butler

When
January 4, 3:35 PM EST to 3:43 PM EST
Where
Butler forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.439, -84.576 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hocking

When
January 4, 4:00 PM EST to 4:10 PM EST
Where
Hocking forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.497, -82.479 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fayette

When
January 4, 4:00 PM EST to 4:10 PM EST
Where
Fayette forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.560, -83.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Montgomery

When
January 4, 4:05 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.755, -84.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Logan

When
January 4, 4:40 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Logan forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.388, -83.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Champaign

When
January 4, 4:45 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Champaign forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.138, -83.769 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Darke

When
January 4, 4:55 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Darke forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.133, -84.619 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Delaware

When
January 4, 5:00 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Delaware forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.278, -83.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fairfield

When
January 4, 5:00 PM EST to 6:00 PM EST
Where
Fairfield forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.752, -82.631 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Miami

When
January 4, 5:08 PM EST to 5:45 PM EST
Where
Miami forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.053, -84.229 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Clark

When
January 4, 5:10 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Clark forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.917, -83.784 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Preble

When
January 4, 5:15 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Preble forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.742, -84.648 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Greene

When
January 4, 5:20 PM EST to 5:50 PM EST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.692, -83.890 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Union

When
January 4, 5:40 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Union forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.299, -83.372 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Franklin

When
January 4, 5:43 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Franklin forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.970, -83.009 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Madison

When
January 4, 5:47 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.894, -83.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Pickaway

When
January 4, 5:47 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Pickaway forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.642, -83.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fayette

When
January 4, 5:49 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Fayette forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.560, -83.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hocking

When
January 4, 5:50 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Hocking forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.497, -82.479 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Ross

When
January 4, 5:52 PM EST to 6:10 PM EST
Where
Ross forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.338, -83.057 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hocking

When
January 4, 6:12 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Hocking forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.497, -82.479 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Union

When
January 4, 7:28 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Union forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.299, -83.372 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Hardin

When
January 4, 7:30 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Hardin forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.662, -83.659 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Mercer

When
January 4, 7:30 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Mercer forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.540, -84.629 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Auglaize

When
January 4, 7:30 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Auglaize forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.561, -84.222 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Logan

When
January 4, 7:30 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Logan forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.388, -83.766 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Shelby

When
January 4, 7:30 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Shelby forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.332, -84.205 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Delaware

When
January 4, 7:32 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Delaware forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.278, -83.005 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Licking

When
January 4, 7:36 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Licking forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.092, -82.483 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Darke

When
January 4, 7:42 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Darke forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.133, -84.619 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Madison

When
January 4, 7:43 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Madison forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.894, -83.400 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Miami

When
January 4, 7:44 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Miami forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.053, -84.229 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Champaign

When
January 4, 7:45 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Champaign forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
40.138, -83.769 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fairfield

When
January 4, 7:46 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Fairfield forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.752, -82.631 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Clark

When
January 4, 7:48 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Clark forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.917, -83.784 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Pickaway

When
January 4, 7:50 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Pickaway forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.642, -83.024 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Greene

When
January 4, 7:52 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Greene forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.692, -83.890 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Fayette

When
January 4, 7:53 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Fayette forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.560, -83.456 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Montgomery

When
January 4, 7:56 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Montgomery forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.755, -84.291 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Preble

When
January 4, 8:00 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Preble forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.742, -84.648 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Butler

When
January 4, 8:00 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Butler forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.439, -84.576 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Warren

When
January 4, 8:03 PM EST to 11:30 PM EST
Where
Warren forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.428, -84.167 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Clinton

When
January 4, 8:04 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Clinton forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.415, -83.808 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Ross

When
January 4, 8:09 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Ross forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.338, -83.057 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

Flood, Franklin

When
January 4, 8:10 PM EST to 11:45 PM EST
Where
Franklin forecast zone
Reported by
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Coordinates
39.970, -83.009 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

A nearly stationary front produced widespread heavy rain across much of southwest, western and central Ohio throughout the day. Many locations received two to four inches of rain, causing widespread flooding of roads and low-lying areas. Numerous creeks and streams rose out of their banks and many homes sustained basement flooding.

What these are

Flood
Flooding that develops more slowly than a flash flood: rivers leaving their banks, or water standing over land for an extended time.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 5381634, 5381635, 5381636, 5381637, 5380991, 5380995, 5380993, 5381638, 5381639, 5381640, 5380990, 5381770, 5380992, 5380989, 5381641, 5381374, 5380994, 5381371, 5380996, 5381378, 5381773, 5381372, 5381373, 5381375, 5381376, 5381377, 5381771, 5381772, 5381774, 5381775, 5381776, 5381777, 5381514, 5381119, 5381114, 5381115, 5381116, 5381117, 5381118, 5381120, and more.