Thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall in portions of northwestern Ohio. A combination of upstream rainfall in Fort Wayne, Indiana and rainfall across Putnam county set the stage for flash flooding in the town of Payne, forcing evacuation of parts of the town as several inches of rain fell both upstream in Indiana and over the area. A similar scenario took place in Deshler (Henry county) where a care facility had to be evacuated due to Brush Creek overflowing. One of the storms produced a wet microburst, causing some tree damage.

Flood in PAULDING, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 14:00:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GROVER HILL ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to high water for several days as periodic showers and storms slowed water levels from receding.

Thunderstorm Wind in HENRY, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 18:15:00 to 27-JUN-15 18:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: NAPOLEON
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported a large tree down onto a local road. In addition, a tree fell onto an unoccupied car on Beckham Street.

Flash Flood in PAULDING, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 14:00:00 to 28-JUN-15 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PAULDING
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Residents of the town of Payne began experiencing flash flooding during the early afternoon hours of the 27th as Flat Rock Creek responded rapidly to upstream runoff in Indiana as well as several inches of rain over the area.  The threat increased the remainder of the day and into much of the 28th as several additional rounds of rain occurred. Numerous evacuations were needed along the creek in Payne and eventually about 8 miles downstream in Paulding where southern portions of the town were impacted. Several state and county roads were closed in the area due to the high water. Water levels began to recede late on the 28th into early on the 29th.

Flood in HENRY, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 13:46:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIDGEVILLE CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads across the county experienced high water and periodic closures from several rounds of heavy rainfall.

Flood in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 12:20:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEWELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to high water for several days as periodic showers and storms slowed water levels from receding.

Flood in WILLIAMS, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 12:20:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: COONEY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to high water for several days as periodic showers and storms slowed water levels from receding.

Flood in FULTON, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 15:06:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: FAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to high water for several days as periodic showers and storms slowed water levels from receding.

Flash Flood in HENRY, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 20:00:00 to 28-JUN-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DESHLER MUNI ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall across much of Henry county caused many rivers, creeks and streams to rise. Brush Creek rapidly rose in the Deshler area, forcing the evacuation 32 residents of the Oak Grove Heath Care Center as water entered the building, impacting basement areas, where power was located, and hallways.

Flood in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 27-JUN-15 07:45:00 to 29-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DIXON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Numerous roads were closed due to high water for several days as periodic showers and storms slowed water levels from receding.