Flash Flooding and Flooding in Ohio, January 5 to 6, 2005

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.

Numerous roads were flooded and closed, and several homes were evacuated.

Several roads were flooded and clsoed across the western part of the county.

US Route 52 was flooded and closed. High water entered several homes.

Roads were flooded and closed, and several creeks and streams rose out of their banks.

A stationary frontal boundary draped across the Ohio Valley was the focusing mechanism for an extended period of heavy rain across much of central and southern Ohio. Many locations received two to four inches of rain in a 24-hour period, which increased flooding problems as the ground was already saturated from recent snowmelt. Widespread flooding of roads and low lying areas occurred across the region, with numerous creeks and streams rising out of their banks. Several evacuations occurred near Buckeye Lake, and Interstate 70 was closed as the lake spilled across the eastbound lanes near the State Route 79 interchange in southern Licking county. Lake Saint Marys also rose out of its banks, flooding businesses in the southern part of Celina in Mercer county. Big Walnut Creek rose out of its banks in eastern Franklin county, causing significant flooding across the eastern Columbus suburbs, and specifically in the city of Gahanna.