Flash Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 19:56:00 to 09-JUL-03 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: ST MARYS
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Water from Grand Lake Saint Marys spilled into nearby neighborhoods.  Four homes sustained major damage, with 30 homes receiving minor damage from the flooding.  Numerous roads were underwater on the west side of town and closed.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 20:02:00 to 09-JUL-03 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Major flooding continued in Lakeview as 25 additional families were evacuated.  Three-fourths of the town was underwater as rain came to an end late in the evening.  The total number of homes affected by the week of flooding in the county were close to 200.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 20:00:00 to 09-JUL-03 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: FT LORAMIE
Property damage: 150K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

One hundred homes near Lake Loramie were flooded.  Evacuations occurred near Fort Loramie, Jackson Center, and Port Jefferson.  Numerous roads remained underwater across the northern half of the county.

Flash Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 17:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:10:00 (EST)
Location: NEW BREMEN
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads were flooded and closed in the southwest part of the county.

Flash Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 17:28:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: VERSAILLES
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Twenty-five roads in the northeast part of the county were closed due to high water.  A few homes were flooded in the area as well.

Flash Flood in SHELBY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:30:00 (EST)
Location: FT LORAMIE
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Lake Loramie State Park was evacuated as the lake came out of its banks.  Numerous roads were flooded across the northern half of the county.  County Road 25A and nearby parkland were underwater in Sidney.

Flash Flood in LOGAN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 17:14:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:45:00 (EST)
Location: LAKEVIEW
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Much of the town of Lakeview, including several businesses and homes, remained underwater.  Numerous roads in the Indian Lake vicinity were flooded and closed, including State Routes 274 and 235.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 18:20:00 to 08-JUL-03 20:45:00 (EST)
Location: CELINA
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Major flooding continued across the county, with travel virtually at a standstill as many of the county roads were underwater.  The worst flooding continued from Celina where Grand Lake Saint Marys was out of its banks, north to Rockford and Mendon with the Saint Marys River in record flood.  Homes and businesses were flooded in Rockford, Celina, Mendon, and Montezuma.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 16:33:00 to 08-JUL-03 18:00:00 (EST)
Location: CELINA
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

The spillway to Grand Lake Saint Marys overflowed onto US Route 127 and surrounding homes and businesses.  An athletic club and medical office were under several feet of water.  Beaver Creek remained well out of its banks, causing additional flooding of homes further downstream.

Flood in CLARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 15:00:00 to 08-JUL-03 17:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong thunderstorms produced two to three inches of rain on already saturated soils during the late afternoon.  Several roads were flooded across the county, with a culvert washed out along Snyder Domer Road to the northwest of Springfield.

Flash Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 20:11:00 to 09-JUL-03 00:00:00 (EST)
Location: NORTH PORTION
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous roads remained flooded and closed.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 21:30:00 to 09-JUL-03 00:30:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Property damage: 1M
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Major flooding continued.  From July 4 through July 8, close to 400 homes sustained some damage from the flooding.  Most of the flood damage occurred from Rockford and Mendon south to Celina.  Numerous roads and bridges were washed out across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:05:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:09:00 (EST)
Location: FAIRBORN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed on Trebine Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in UNION, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A garage sustained minor damage on Robinson Road.  Trees and powerlines were downed across the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:15:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:27:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees down, including a few on homes and automobiles.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:25:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:30:00 (EST)
Location: PLAIN CITY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MERCER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 01:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 01:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were downed, and a few structures sustained minor damage.

Thunderstorm Wind in DARKE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:04:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:14:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:06:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:21:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and limbs were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:35:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:40:00 (EST)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 55 MG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several homes were damaged by falling trees.  Numerous trees and limbs were knocked down, and a few road signs were blown over.  A 63 mph gust was measured in Anna.

Thunderstorm Wind in MIAMI, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:35:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:40:00 (EST)
Location: PIQUA
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:35:00 (EST)
Location: TROTWOOD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A few trees and limbs were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARDIN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 02:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 02:45:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LOGAN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:20:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:30:00 (EST)
Location: QUINCY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 6K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:05:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:25:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A dozen 100 foot tall trees were downed along US Route 68 north of Urbana.  Trees and power poles were knocked down in other parts of the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:05:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:09:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 12K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A barn roof was blown off.  Numerous trees were downed.

Flash Flood in CLARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-03 17:15:00 (EST)
Location: SOUTH CHARLESTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several roads were flooded.

Thunderstorm Wind in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:14:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:19:00 (EST)
Location: ASHVILLE
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOCKING, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:37:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:52:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in MADISON, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 14:45:00 to 08-JUL-03 14:49:00 (EST)
Location: LONDON
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 15:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 15:34:00 (EST)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees and powerlines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in GREENE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 15:35:00 to 08-JUL-03 15:40:00 (EST)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines were knocked down.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 15:53:00 to 08-JUL-03 15:53:00 (EST)
Location: LANCASTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 4K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and powerlines were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in SHELBY, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 17:15:00 to 08-JUL-03 17:20:00 (EST)
Location: SIDNEY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Trees and limbs were downed.  Fifteen homes and a few automobiles sustained minor damage from fallen trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHAMPAIGN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 13:50:00 to 08-JUL-03 13:58:00 (EST)
Location: URBANA
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and powerlines were downed from Upper Valley Pike east to Kennard-Kingscreek Road.  A garage sustained major damage beyond repair along Upper Valley Pike.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:00:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:05:00 (EST)
Location: WASHINGTON COURT HOU
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trees were knocked down.

Flash Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 01:50:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:00:00 (EST)
Location: ROCKFORD
Property damage: 2M
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Major flooding continued across the northern part of the county, with more snadbaggin in Rockford.  Forty additional homes were evacuated in and around Rockford.  Numerous roads remained flooded and closed.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:34:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:45:00 (EST)
Location: HILLIARD
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Widespread wind damage occurred across the northern part of the county.  Up to 200 trees were downed, some causing extensive damage by falling onto homes and automobiles.  Dime size hail also fell across the northern Columbus suburbs.  Wind gusts were estimated at near 70 mph.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:08:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:11:00 (EST)
Location: GRANVILLE
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 30K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Numerous trees and power poles were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in LICKING, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:26:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:29:00 (EST)
Location: HANOVER
Magnitude: 60 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Trees and powerlines were downed near the intersection of State Route 16 and State Route 146.  Route 16 was closed for a period due to debris on the road.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAIRFIELD, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 04:31:00 to 08-JUL-03 04:43:00 (EST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees were downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 08-JUL-03 03:30:00 to 08-JUL-03 03:38:00 (EST)
Location: RADNOR
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Numerous trees down across the northern part of the county.