Increasing moisture quickly moved up the Ohio River Valley on the morning of the 3rd into a developing east to west frontal zone.  The first of several thunderstorm complexes moved from west to east into extreme southern Ohio during the early afternoon on Tuesday, the 3rd. The west to east band of training thunderstorms shifted slightly north overnight, to include Jackson, Vinton, Athens, Meigs, Morgan, and Washington Counties.  A tornado warning, during the evening of the 3rd, prompted Ohio University at Athens to enact emergency precautions for their dormitories. However, no tornado occurred.
The ground was already wetter than normal in the Hocking Valley on north, from above normal rainfall in May. By dawn on the 4th, the highest rain totals were over 2 inches around Jackson on northeast toward Athens.
These rain amounts over the wet terrain, caused some flash flooding on small streams late on the 3rd and early on the 4th.
The west to east band of convection sank slightly back to the south during the daylight hours on Wednesday, the 4th. Portions of Jackson, Meigs, Gallia, and Lawrence Counties saw the heaviest rains then.  Small stream flooding was widespread with numerous road closures. Lawrence County was hit the hardest with small stream flooding.
Hail and some wind damage occurred with the convection.
The last of the significant showers exited after 2100E on the 4th.
Rain totals over a 30 to 36 hour time frame were 2.5 to 4.5 inches. A few specific preliminary totals from cooperative observers included Waterloo with 4.5 inches, Jackson 4.3 inches, Gallipolis 3.8 inches, Salem Center 3.4 inches, South Point 3.1 inches, and Athens, McArthur, plus McConnelsville 2.9 inches.

Flood in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 14:00:00 to 05-JUN-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERLOO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The rains on the 3rd set up Lawrence County for significant small stream flooding during the afternoon and night on the 4th.  Pine Creek, Little Pine Creek, Symmes Creek, Canoons Creek, Johns Creek and Little Ice Creek were the main culprits. About 4 mobile homes were destroyed due to water damage, mostly along Pine Creek and County Route 27.  About 10 dwelling had major damage.  A few bridges and several culverts were damaged.  Landslides also occurred.

Flood in JACKSON, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 12:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Overflowing streams closed roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in JACKSON, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 19:36:00 to 04-JUN-08 19:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: WELLSTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Trees were blown down.

Flood in MEIGS, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 17:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LONG BOTTOM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flood in GALLIA, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 14:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VINTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Overflowing streams closed roads.

Hail in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WATERLOO
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Post Office

Flash Flood in ATHENS, OHIO
From 03-JUN-08 21:45:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PLANTSVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Streams along Route 550 flooded roads.  The headwaters of the Middle Fork of the Shade River flooded an animal shelter between Athens and Shade.  Fencing and a barn were damaged.  About a dozen dogs had to be rescued from the water.  There were no reports of water getting into homes.

Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 14:40:00 to 04-JUN-08 14:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: PROCTORVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Large branches were blown down.

Flash Flood in VINTON, OHIO
From 03-JUN-08 22:15:00 to 04-JUN-08 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ZALESKI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Small streams flooded roads and fields, but no evacuations were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 09:05:00 to 04-JUN-08 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEBBARDSVILLE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Trees fell along Route 50.

Thunderstorm Wind in PERRY, OHIO
From 04-JUN-08 09:00:00 to 04-JUN-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HEMLOCK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Several trees fell across roads.

Thunderstorm Wind in ATHENS, OHIO
From 03-JUN-08 20:53:00 to 03-JUN-08 20:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: ATHENS OHIO UNIV ARP
Magnitude: 55.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Several trees were blown down along Baker Road.