Flood in MIAMI, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:40:00 to 06-JUL-03 17:20:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several clusters of strong thunderstorms moved across west central Ohio during the afternoon and evening.  The storms produced three to five inches of rain on ground already saturated from heavy rain the previous two days.  The heavy rain caused numerous roads to close due to high water.  Several creeks and small streams flooded out of their banks, and the Great Miami River rose close to flood stage.  Basements flooded in Shelby and Miami counties.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 20:02:00 to 06-JUL-03 20:50:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several clusters of strong thunderstorms moved across west central Ohio during the afternoon and evening.  The storms produced three to five inches of rain on ground already saturated from heavy rain the previous two days.  The heavy rain caused numerous roads to close due to high water.  Several creeks and small streams flooded out of their banks, and the Great Miami River rose close to flood stage.  Basements flooded in Shelby and Miami counties.

Thunderstorm Wind in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 14:45:00 to 06-JUL-03 14:49:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN FURNACE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 14:55:00 to 06-JUL-03 14:58:00 (EST)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:08:00 (EST)
Location: CONOVER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed along US Route 36.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:09:00 (EST)
Location: CHRISTIANSBURG
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:21:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:24:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH CHARLESTON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:05:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:06:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several 4 to 5 inch tree limbs downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:40:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:44:00 (EST)
Location: CATAWBA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and powerlines were downed.  A number of trailer park homes sustained heavy roof damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 16:30:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:34:00 (EST)
Location: COLDWATER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed a few powerlines.

Thunderstorm Wind in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 17:25:00 to 06-JUL-03 17:29:00 (EST)
Location: MT HEALTHY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 18:52:00 to 06-JUL-03 18:56:00 (EST)
Location: ST HENRY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and powerlines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PREBLE, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 19:15:00 to 06-JUL-03 19:19:00 (EST)
Location: NEW PARIS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARKE, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 23:50:00 to 06-JUL-03 23:54:00 (EST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous large trees were knocked down.  Three homes on Oliver Road sustained structural damage, likely from a microburst.

Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 15:25:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:30:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several clusters of strong thunderstorms moved across west central Ohio during the afternoon and evening.  The storms produced three to five inches of rain on ground already saturated from heavy rain the previous two days.  The heavy rain caused numerous roads to close due to high water.  Several creeks and small streams flooded out of their banks, and the Great Miami River rose close to flood stage.  Basements flooded in Shelby and Miami counties.

Flood in SHELBY, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 15:19:00 to 06-JUL-03 16:45:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several clusters of strong thunderstorms moved across west central Ohio during the afternoon and evening.  The storms produced three to five inches of rain on ground already saturated from heavy rain the previous two days.  The heavy rain caused numerous roads to close due to high water.  Several creeks and small streams flooded out of their banks, and the Great Miami River rose close to flood stage.  Basements flooded in Shelby and Miami counties.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 19:30:00 to 06-JUL-03 20:55:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous roads across the northern half of the county were flooded and closed.  Flooding problems in Celina worsened as Beaver Creek remained out of its banks and Grand Lake Saint Marys continued to rise.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 22:34:00 to 07-JUL-03 04:00:00 (EST)
Location: ROCKFORD
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Roads across the northern part of the county remained flooded and closed with several bridges washed out.  The Saint Marys River flooded into town, forcing sixty evacuations as many homes and businesses were submerged in two to three feet of standing water.  Sandbagging took place in an effort to keep more water from entering the town with creeks and streams continuing to rise.

Flash Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 23:35:00 to 07-JUL-03 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: ST MARYS
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Several roads were flooded and closed in and around town.  Grand Lake Saint Marys continued to rise, causing flooding of low-lying areas near town.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 06-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 06-JUL-03 18:55:00 (EST)
Location: CELINA
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads were submerged in one foot of standing water.  Homes on the south side of town sustained major basement flooding as Beaver Creek came out of its banks.