A storm system moved into the Ohio Valley from the plains over the weekend of the 22nd, bringing heavy rain and severe storms to central and northern Ohio. An unusually strong jet transported nearly historic amounts of moisture from the Gulf of Mexico into the region which pushed surface dew points to 60 degrees by Saturday evening. The warm air and strong winds aloft supported the growth of strong damaging storms and heavy rain. Most of the region measured between two to four inches of precipitation. The recently melted snow pack combined with runoff from the moderate to heavy rain that weekend resulted in widespread flooding with all rivers experiencing minor to major flooding.  A warm front lifted north across the area during the evening hours.  Strong to severe thunderstorms developed during the late evening hours of the 21st.  Severe weather continued into the early morning hours of the 22nd.  A lot of wind damage was produced by the severe thunderstorms.  The damage was especially bad across northern Richland County.

Flash Flood in MORROW, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 03:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Heavy rain around 2 inches in 6 hours caused the Whetstone Creek to flash flood during the early morning hours of the 22nd. The Whetstone Creek runs from the Mt. Gilead Lakes and Mt. Gilead Upper Lake Dam through southern Mt. Gilead. A dog shelter just west of Main Street was flooded with 18 of water from the flood. The dogs had been removed before the flood waters crested. The Morrow County Fairgrounds inundated as well.

Flood in MARION, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 11:00:00 to 23-DEC-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA RUE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

The Scioto River at La Rue in Marion County Ohio experienced it's worst flood in 50 years (03/05/63 15.95 feet) when it crested at a stage of 14.18 feet on December 22nd. This major flood surpassed the more recent floods February 28, 2011 by only 0.09 feet. The Scioto River will flood the outskirts of town before reaching the city limits. When the river comes out of banks, it quickly fills up the low lying town. The Kiwanis Village retirement community, an apartment complex for seniors inundated as much as 2 feet in some units, and reached the roofs of cars left in the parking lot.  100 people had to be evacuated. Access in and out of town were cut off by flood waters. The floods were the result of heavy rain tha fell on December 21st over saturated ground. Any snow had long since melted and the ground was not frozen. The basin average rainfall was around 3 inches.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:30:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BRUNSWICK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees.   Several homes lost shingles and siding.

Thunderstorm Wind in MARION, OHIO
From 21-DEC-13 22:55:00 to 21-DEC-13 23:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: LA RUE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A line of thunderstorms caused considerable damage in Marion County.  A silo was damaged near LaRue and a semi truck was blown over near Marion.  Many trees and large limbs were also downed across the area.

Thunderstorm Wind in KNOX, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:05:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT VERNON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in the Mt. Vernon area.

Thunderstorm Wind in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 23-DEC-13 23:35:00 to 23-DEC-13 23:55:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

A line of severe thunderstorms moved across the northern half of Richland County and caused widespread damage.  The damage was especially bad in the Shelby area where dozens of trees were downed causing widespread power outages.  At least four building sustained significant damage from either the strong winds or fallen trees.  Dozens of other homes lost roofing or siding.  Several barns to the east of Shelby were leveled.  A lot of damage was also reported north of the Mansfield Airport in the Ganges Five Points area where at least four farm buildings were destroyed.  A large sign was flattened at the intersection of State Route 13 and 96.   Dozens of trees were downed elsewhere across northern Richland County.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 21-DEC-13 23:31:00 to 21-DEC-13 23:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIRO
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked a tree down on top of State Route 61.

Thunderstorm Wind in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 21-DEC-13 23:20:00 to 21-DEC-13 23:20:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew down a pole building near New Winchester.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:40:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees in southern Holmes County.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:50:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:50:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a lot of trees across Wayne County.

Thunderstorm Wind in HOLMES, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:15:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: MILLERSBURG
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:25:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:38:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOOSTER
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter measured a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in GEAUGA, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: BURTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree and a large limb in the Burton area.

Thunderstorm Wind in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:40:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMDALE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.  The fallen tree damaged a truck.

Thunderstorm Wind in MEDINA, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:10:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:10:00 (EST-5)
Location: VALLEY CITY
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed a tree.

Thunderstorm Wind in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SULLIVAN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds tore the roof off of a building in Sullivan.  Two people inside the building were briefly trapped.

Thunderstorm Wind in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:15:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AKRON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed three trees.  All three trees blocked streets.

Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:05:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: APPLE CREEK
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a couple of trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in STARK, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:40:00 to 22-DEC-13 01:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANTON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds downed a few trees.

Thunderstorm Wind in MAHONING, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: YOUNGSTOWN
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees across Mahoning County.  A fallen tree damaged a house in Youngstown.

Thunderstorm Wind in MORROW, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:40:00 to 22-DEC-13 00:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT GILEAD
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Thunderstorm winds knocked tree down on State Route 61.

Flash Flood in SENECA, OHIO
From 23-DEC-13 02:30:00 to 23-DEC-13 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROMERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Warm rain of around an inch to an inch and a half melted all the snowpack during the 24 hours preceding the flash floods. The earlier rain saturated the ground and filled the storm drainage systems in the city of Tiffin. As a round of moderate rainfall moved in on the evening of the 22nd, it produced overflow and flooding in the city. The viaduct on North Washington Street was flooded and closed, and Main Street near Heidelberg University's senior apartments was flooded. Areas throughout Seneca County experiencing high water were CR 594; SR 587, north of TR 96; SR 231, south of CR 6; SR 4, north and south of Attica; North SR 53 at CR 32; SR 101 at CR 179; SR 19 at CR 32; and Euclid Avenue. Also, US 224, east of SR 100, was closed.

Flood in SENECA, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-13 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: TIFFIN ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The Sandusky River at Tiffin came out of its banks after a heavy rain event on the 21st and 22nd. The river 11.11 feet, 0.61 feet above moderate flood stage. Flooding impacted Route 53 north of U.S. 224. Floodwaters also inundated Township Road 131. In the city of Tiffin, Water Street, Marlyn Street, Front Street, and Davis Street were inundated. There was one fatality on Maryln Street due to the flooding.

Flood in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-13 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY PRIEBE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 600.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Blanchard River at Findlay Ohio crested at 15.58 feet on Sunday the 22nd of December according to a USGS post storm survey. This crest is the 8th highest on record and two feet above major flood stage. The level, though significant, did not reach the level needed for massive evacuations which is 16 feet.Significant parts of Findlay were underwater and numerous state highways were closed. The Eagle Creek, a tributary to joins with the Blanchard River in Findlay, also reached major flood stage at 11.4 feet. The highways that were closed included U.S. 68 on the south side. Four homes sustained major damage, 2 minor based on FEMA's damage assessment criteria. Other homes were flooded in their basements. In all, 45 homes experienced flood damage.

Flash Flood in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 21-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY PRIEBE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Road crews shut down major intersections in and around Findlay during the evening of December 21st. The off/on ramp of State Route 15 was flooded. Portions of Tiffin Avenue and Route 224 were shut down blocking most traffic into the city. Interstate 75 flooded and closed by flash flooding just north of Findlay.

Flash Flood in CRAWFORD, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONNETT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Several roads throughout the county were closed because of high water along Ohio 100 southeast of Bucyrus and near the village of Monnett in the southern part of the county. Ohio 19 north of Bucyrus was closed.

Flash Flood in WYANDOT, OHIO
From 22-DEC-13 00:00:00 to 22-DEC-13 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CAREY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Other Federal Agency

Red Cross reports downtown Carey Ohio was flooded by heavy rain on the night of December 21st into 22nd. One home was flooded as a result of 1.5-2 of rain falling within a 6 hour time frame that evening before. The main street in Carey, U.S. 23, was closed by the flooding.