The edge of strong high pressure was situated over northwestern Ohio as a series of disturbances moved into the region. In addition, the remnants of a tropical system added to already abundant moisture to set the stage for isolated severe storms and several rounds of torrential rainfall for parts of northwestern Ohio. Rainfall rates of two to three inches per hour were common with the stronger cells, allowing 5 day rain totals in some areas to exceed eight inches. Widespread high water was reported in several counties, with the town of Kalida being cut off for a period of time as several creeks and rivers all exceeded their banks at the same time, closing all roads into the town.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 15:03:00 to 15-JUN-15 15:04:00 (EST-5)
Location: HICKSVILLE
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters reported several tree limbs roughly one foot in diameter blown down. Smaller branches were also noted blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in PAULDING, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 15:20:00 to 15-JUN-15 15:21:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAKWOOD
Magnitude: 57.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported several eight to ten inch diameter tree limbs were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-15 17:06:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARMER
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter estimated 50 to 60 mph wind gusts for at least 15 minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in DEFIANCE, OHIO
From 18-JUN-15 17:26:00 to 18-JUN-15 17:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: JEWELL
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Emergency management officials reported four power poles were snapped at the intersection of Flory and Independence Roads.

Flood in ALLEN, OHIO
From 16-JUN-15 04:45:00 to 16-JUN-15 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELIDA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water rescue was needed on Piquad Road, between State Route 309 and Wapakoneta Road as the Ottawa River flooded the roadway. An unofficial report of 6.8 inches of rain was recorded since Friday afternoon.

Flood in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 17:08:00 to 17-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLSHIRE OSBORN ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water impacted many county and state routes at one point or another during the duration of the flood event. The Saint Marys river well exceeded its banks, especially in the town of Willshire, where flood waters impacted parts of the town for several days. Five to locally as much as eight inches of rain fell over mainly southern parts of the county onto already saturated ground.

Flash Flood in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 16-JUN-15 00:00:00 to 17-JUN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Torrential rainfall fell well south of the county across much of Allen county, Ohio which ran off into the Ottawa River. The runoff from this rainfall rapidly moved upstream into the county and caused a rapid increase in river and creek levels around the town of Kalida. High water impacted nearly the entire town, with some locations seeing several feet of flood water closer to the river edges. Of greater significance was that the high water levels caused flood waters to cover all of the state and U.S. routes that intersect within the town limits. This essentially cut the town off from the surrounding communities due to a combination of the high water on the road and travel of vehicles through the water causing wave action which increased local flooding issues.

Flood in PAULDING, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 17:08:00 to 17-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: ANTWERP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

While overall rainfall amounts were not as widespread as other adjacent counties, what rain did fall only added to rising river and creek levels from upstream rainfall. Numerous township, county and state roads were impacted by high water, forcing high water signage or in some cases closures. No rescues or property damage was reported. Damage estimates for any roads was not available.

Flash Flood in VAN WERT, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 22:00:00 to 16-JUN-15 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WILLSHIRE OSBORN ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

At the peak of the event, several dozen roads were partially or completely impassable from flowing or standing water as runoff from the heavy rain overwhelmed local streams, creeks and rivers. Portions of several State routes were closed for an extended period of time with 6 to 12 inches of water flowing over them.

Flood in PUTNAM, OHIO
From 15-JUN-15 17:08:00 to 17-JUN-15 12:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CLOVERDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

While overall rainfall amounts were not as significant as counties to the south of Putnam county, river and creek levels increased across mainly the southern portion of the county, causing several road closures due to high water. The most significant flooding occurred in the Kalida area, with a separate entry under Flash Flood outlining the details.