Afternoon storms developed in a highly unstable and humid airmass over Ohio on the 9th. High rainfall rates and saturated ground cover supported flash floods.

Flood in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 03:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRING MILL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Two and a half inches of rain fell over saturated ground in Mansfield Ohio on the evening of the 8th and into the early morning hours of the 9th. Most of the flooding that occurred in Mansfield was caused by the excessive runoff and poor drainage. The fire department evacuated homes using boats along 5th Street in downtown.
Flooding on Park Avenue East put roads and railroad tracks underwater. Some cars were submerged. On Mulberry Street, a few inches of water inundated the first floor of some businesses.  The rain caused the already swollen Rocky Fork, a tributary to the Mohican River, to come out of its banks in the northern part of town.

Flash Flood in MARION, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 00:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTEL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

High water was reported in Tully Township and Martel as heavy rainfall estimated between two and three inches fell over the areas on the night of the 9th and early morning hours of the 10th. Numerous washouts occurred due to excessive runoff and flowing water from tributaries of the Olentangy River. Access into Tully was cut off for the better part of the next day. The flooding occurred in areas that do not usually flood.

Flash Flood in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 10-JUL-13 02:00:00 to 10-JUL-13 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLSBORO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 60.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

A tributary to the Clear Fork of the Mohican River rose rapidly during the overnight hours of the 9th to the 10th of July in Ontario Ohio. An estimated 2.5 fell in during the evening hours of the 9th, falling over saturated ground. The three day rainfall leading up to this event was close to 8, so conditions were ripe for maximum runoff. A resident along Rock Road awoke in the early morning hours to water filling her home. They were trapped in the home with 6 feet of water in the first floor before the water receded almost as quickly as it rose. The residents lost their belongings and sustained significant damage to their home, but there were fortunately no injuries.

Thunderstorm Wind in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 15:35:00 to 09-JUL-13 15:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: GENOA
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and several large limbs.

Flood in MORROW, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 03:40:00 to 09-JUL-13 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIST ELEVATOR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Several roads in Morrow County were closed due to high water. A swath of 2 to upwards of 3.5 inches of rain fell over portions of central Morrow County the night of the 8th. The rain fell over already saturated soil and the rivers and creeks were running high prior to the onset of new rain. By daybreak in Mt. Gilead 75 people were evacuated from apartments and 3 from trailers as flood waters inundated their property. In total 20 properties saw water inundate the first floor with a few inches of water. The fairgrounds flooded.

Flood in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 06:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEESVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flood was occurring across the county with the worst conditions in Crestline after an estimated four inches of rain fell in 4 hours.  Six homes and one business along Front Street had flood waters into the first floor. Several Streets were closed.

Flood in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 06:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

After 3 to 4 inches of rain fell over the Black Fork of the Mohican River on the evening of the 8th, it pushed the river out of its banks in the town of Shelby. The town was cut off from east to west. Main Street was closed and the Fire Department and several businesses were evacuated. Numerous homes sustained water damage.

Flood in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 07:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALION
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Widespread flooding was reported in eastern Crawford County. In Galion, the water inundated Heise Park as the Olentangy River tributaries were overwhelmed. Ohio 309 from North East Street at Chalres Street to Harding Way East was inundated and closed.  A house on Olentangy Court was inundated in the first floor. In Bucyrus, it was the Sandusky River that came out of its banks flooding several basements. A vehicle was damaged as the driver entered flooded Knauss Road. North Sandusky Ave, River Street, Temple Road, and Bethel Roads were closed. All of this flooding was the result of 2 to 4 inches of rainfall from the evening of the 8th.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 18:52:00 to 09-JUL-13 18:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: LEAVITTSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a 60 foot long tree limb.  The fallen limb damaged a home and a car.

Thunderstorm Wind in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 22:30:00 to 09-JUL-13 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIBSONBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two large fallen tree limbs blocked a street.

Flood in KNOX, OHIO
From 09-JUL-13 05:00:00 to 09-JUL-13 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FREDERICKTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

According to the Knox County EMA, Fredericktown and Danville were hit the hardest in that area after an estimated 2 to 4 inches of rain fell on the evening of the 8th. A campground on the Kokosing River was inundated.  Knox County flooded roads include S.R. 205, S.R. 95 north of Tom's Road, and Knox Lake Road.