On Saturday the 18th of November an area of low pressure moved over the lower Great Lakes. A warm front lifted into the area during the morning hours with an initial round of rain showers.  Warm and moisture rich air moved into the region behind the warm front with temperatures warmed into the 50s to even 60s with dew points in the 50s.  The area received between 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain south of OH-30 in Marion, Morrow, Knox, and Richland Counties during the early morning hours through midday. This was soon followed by another round of rain associated with a strong cold frontal passage in the afternoon and evening. Some moderate to heavy rain was imbedded within a large swath of rain, especially south of State Route OH-30 where the heavier rain lingered longer. Rainfall totals for the event averaged 2 to 3 inches, with reports upwards of 3.75 inches.  River levels at the onset of the rain were low which allowed for several additional hours response time for the onset of riverine flooding.  The overland flooding concerns were greatly improved by Monday morning of the 20th, while some of the larger stem rivers remained in flood through mid week.  The most notable river flooding occurred on the Blanchard River at Findlay and the Portage River at Woodville where both locations were inches from major flood stage. A flood watch was issued at 949 am Saturday morning lasting through the evening. Numerous areal and river flood warnings were also issued.

Flood in SANDUSKY, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:30:00 to 19-NOV-17 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Radar estimated around two to over three inches of rain fell over portions of Sandusky and Seneca Counties on the afternoon of November 18. 911 centers reported widespread flooding in the counties with dozens of road closures in each county. Over 48 hours after the initial overland flooding mentioned here, the Portage and Sandusky Rivers flooded. The Portage River reached moderate flood stage and the Sandusky River reached minor flood stage. This lead to continued road closures for known spots along the rivers. No properties were inundated.
In Seneca County as of 7:30 p.m., there were reports of at least 19 roads that were flooded. These roads included US 224 east of SR 67; CR 50 near the 2000 block; SR 4 near SR 162; CR 48 near SR 18 at the viaduct; the 4000, 5000 and 7000 blocks of South SR 53; SR 231 North of CR 6; CR 37 between CR 38 and CR 15; CR 58 between SR 19 and SR 4; and the westbound lane of US 224 in the 11000 block east of Attica. There also was flooding or closures at CR 43 and CR 38; CR 48 and TR 123; SR 635 south of CR 592; TR 15 between SR 18 and CR 50; Lelar Street in Clinton Township; the 7000 block of East SR 18; Euclid Avenue between Sandusky Street and Hopewell Avenue; and CR 592 west of SR 635, she said. The spokeswoman said three-fourths of a mile north of Izakk Walton League CR 33 had gravel wash out on the shoulder and SR 101 near Clinton Township Volunteer Fire Department was flooded.
In Sandusky County as of 830 pm the roads flooded included:
County Road 128 between Turnpike and Cr 127 (signs posted)
County Road 183 approximately �� mile east of State Rte 101
County Road 223 between 242 and 232 also between 260 and 268(2 Places)
County Road 223 between Woodland Ave. and State Rte 510
COUNTY ROAD 201 AND BUCHANAN (signs posted)
CR 117 (FINDLEY RD) AND CR 48 WOODVILLE
CR 164 between CR 215 and OTTAWA CO LINE (SIGNS POSTED) CLOSED
STATE RTE 412 AND STATE RTE 101
COUNTY ROAD 260 BETWEEN 183 AND 177 ALSO BETWEEN 183 AND 175
Finefrock Rd. Near CR 213 (signs will be posted)
CR 229 @ CR 214 (signs posted)
Oakwood Near River St.
FINEFROCK BEFORE STATE RTE 19 (AT THE DIP)
CR 205 BETWEEN 308 AND NORTHWEST ROAD
CR 288 BETWEEN 101 AND 175
CR 205 BETWEEN CR 302 AND CR 308
CR 13 BETWEEN 635 AND CR 58
CR 168 BETWEEN 173 AND COUNTY LINE
Co. Rd 13 between St. Rte. 635 and Co. Rd. 58
CR 90 between CR 55 and CR 59
CR 59 and CR 65
CR 65 TO STATE RTE 590 to CR 74
CR 250 BETWEEN CR 247 AND STATE RTE 6
Christy Rd. CLOSED between St. Rte. 19 and Commerce Drive.

Flood in HANCOCK, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FINDLAY PRIEBE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Two round of rain moved into Hancock County on the 18th. The morning rain of over an inch was followed by a heavier rain in the early afternoon with almost two inches. The heavier rain which fell on saturated ground caused widespread minor flooding and road closures in the area. Rainfall reports show two and a half inches to almost three inches. The resultant runoff caused the Eagle and Lye Creeks, and the Blanchard River to reach moderate flood stages. The elevated streambeds caused the local flood waters to linger into Sunday.
The Hancock County Sheriff���s Office  issued this list of flooded roadways:
SR 103 - CR 9  - Van Buren Twp.
SR 235 - TR 29 - Orange Twp.
CR 139 - North of  SR 12 - Liberty Twp.
SR 613 - CR 140 and TR 142 - Allen Twp.
SR 235 - South of US 224 - Blanchard Twp.
CR 18 CLOSED - North of TR 213 - Allen Twp.
SR 613 - Stretch from I-75 to Fostoria - Allen, Cass, Washington Twp.
US 224 - CR 140 - Liberty Twp.
TR 215 CLOSED - CR 18 to TR 236 - Cass Twp.
CR 330- South of SR 568 - Biglick Twp.
CR 304 - West of CR 698 - Van Buren Twp.
SR 103 - Between TR 59 and TR 60 - Orange Twp.
13000-14100 Block of CR 9 - Eagle Twp.
CR 9 - CR 24 - Eagle Twp.
CR 9 - CR 31 - Eagle Twp.
CR 304 - Between TR 61 and TR 698 - Van Buren Twp.
9000 Block of SR 235 - Blanchard Twp.
CR 139 - TR 95 to CR 97 - Portage Twp.
SR 613 - East of CR 139 - Portage Twp.
SR 186 - South of McComb - Pleasant Twp.
CR 172 - Near TR 240 - Jackson Twp.
CR 330 CLOSED - South of SR 12 - Washington Twp.
US 68 - TR 69 - Madison Twp.
TR 214 CLOSED - Between CR 248 and SR 12 - Cass, Washington Twp.
CR 7 - Between SR 568 and CR 248 - Biglick Twp.
CR 7 - Between CR 248 and TR 251 - Biglick Twp.
TR 70 CLOSED - Between CR 24 and TR 25 - Eagle Twp.
TR 25 CLOSED - Between TR 72 and CR 9 - Eagle Twp.
TR 72 CLOSED - Between CR 26 and TR 25 - Eagle Twp.
CR 203 CLOSED - Between CR 139 and CR 140 - Portage
CR 5 - 24,000 Block - Pleasant Twp.
CR 216 CLOSED - Between CR 23 and TR 260 - Washington Twp.
TR 234 - North of SR 37 - Marion Twp.
TR 208 CLOSED - Between TR 234 and TR 240 - Marion Twp.
SR 37 - Near TR 234 - Marion Twp.
In Findlay, water rose on I-75 around 725 pm.

Flood in STARK, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: AULTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Two rounds of rain moved over Stark County on the 18th. The first round during the morning produced around an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall. The second round in the afternoon and evening brought an additional inch to inch and a half. Rainfall reports in the county showed around two inches in the north and west, and over three inches in Canton east and south. The resultant flooding was minor in Canton with flooding on the Zimber Ditch where there were reports of some basement flooding on Furbee and Lucille Avenues, with water approaching businesses on Whipple Avenue Northwest. East of Canton in Louisville the East Branch of the Nimishillen Creek came out of banks flooding State Rt. 153 and Constitution Ave. The most notable flooding was in the southeast part of the county where at 10 pm through 3 am water from the Sandy Creek inundated basements and surrounded homes in Waynesburg on Oakhurst, Grovedale, Broadford Streets, and flooding State Rt 183. Rainfall total estimates in this area were close to four inches.  Water backed up into a mobile home park on Cleveland Southwest Avenue in Canton Township from the Nimishillen Creek. North Industry High School recreational grounds inundated with several feet of water.

Flood in MORROW, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GIST ELEVATOR ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Morrow County received over 3 inches of rain on the 18th of November, with a measured 3.25��� at Mt. Gilead . This rain has caused flooding throughout the county. Multiple people had to be rescued after driving through water that was over roadways.  In Cardington, County Road 11 bridge was damaged and overtopped by flood waters from the Shaw Creek (tributary to the Whetstone Creek) as well as flooding County Road 134. The Big Walnut Creek completely covered County Road 15 at the bridge near County Road 24 south of Marengo. In Chesterville the South Branch of the Kokosing River covered the bridge at County Road 25 between OH-61 and County Road 42.
List of roads flooded as reported to the Sheriff's Office:
St Rt 288 between SR 61 and SR 19
St Rt 229/Rd 170
Rd 8 E of Rd 46
Rd 29 E of Rd 38
Rd 170 South of Rd 15
SR 61/ SR 229 road completely covered
Rd 61 and Rd76
Rd 57 W St Rt 19
Rd 103 N & S is under water
Cardington Dollar General Parking lot
Rd 38 entire road flooded
Rd 218/Rd 221 Bridge Completely impassable
Rd 9 Bridge near SR 95 completely impassable
Rd 145 E of SR 61
SR 229/Rd166
Rd 170/Rd 15
Rd 21/Rd 26 signs have been hit
Rd 126/Village limits completely flooded
SR 229/Rd165
Rd 166/Rd 156 off of SR 229
SR 95/Rd 178
Rd 29 off of SR 61.

Flood in RICHLAND, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 18:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SHELBY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Rainfall in Richland and Ashland Counties was heaviest south of Mansfield, where the airport reported 3.02��� for the event. The flooding impacts were primarily isolated to the central and southern half of the counties. There were reports of high water in Mansfield at Ohio 314 and Millsboro Road and Ohio 314 and Flowers Road.  Mansfield police said affected areas included the subway and Longview Avenue at Main Street. The street department was called to put up barricades. By 8 pm there were numerous roads flooded across the county. In Shelby the Black Fork was elevated causing the fire department to relocated out of harms way, but ultimately did not breach the banks. The Black Fork south of Melco and into the confluence with the Mohican River were flooded. In Ashland County, numerous campgrounds, vacant this time of year, were inundated in Loudonville from the Mohican River. Other areas in Ashland County that saw flooding were  OH-603 and OH-430, as well as County Road 251, just north of County Road 1302. The Ashland County Sheriff���s Office said County Road 1600 between County Road 1575 and County Road 655 in Montgomery Township was closed with high water crossing the road just west of County Road 1575. High water was reported at state Route 603 and state Route 430, and County Road 251 just north of County Road 1302. High water signs went up on County Road 500 west of U.S. Route 250 around 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

Flood in KNOX, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:30:00 to 19-NOV-17 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MT LIBERTY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Early day rains brought about an inch and a half to the Mt. Vernon area and across Knox County producing nuisance flooding of ponding on roads. A second round of heavier rain showers, and a few embedded thunderstorms, brought another inch to inch and a half to the area. Storm total rainfall at Mt. Vernon was 3.55 inches. The resultant flooding Saturday Night was more noteworthy and impactful than the first round.  The Dry Creek near Mt. Liberty in southwest Knox County washed out the Simmons Church Road bridge between 3226 & 3303.  One home had to be evacuated due to flooding at Waterford Road in Middlebury Township along the North Branch of the Kokosing River. Near Mt. Vernon several culverts washed out,  there was water in several basements, and numerous roads were closed by flowing water.  The Center Run waters threatened flooding of homes in Mount Vernon but ultimately did not inundate the buildings.
In Knox County the following roads were flooded starting around 730 pm November 18: There was several inches of flowing water from Mile Run on Lucerne Road in Fredericktown. Other roads with flooding included Watson Road and State Route 661 just south of Brandon.  Beckley Road between State Route 13 and Bryant Road from the North Branch of the Kokosing River. Lower Gambrier Road in the Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot in Mt. Vernon flooded from the Kokosing River.  Lanning Rd, Lucerne Rd, Yankee St, Black Rd, Flat Run Rd, O'Brien Rd, Walhounding Rd, Danville- Jelloway Rd, St Louisville Rd, Gilchrist Rd, Columbus Rd, Yauger Rd, Vincent Rd, Upper Fredericktown Rd, Vance Rd, Us 62, Rhinehart Rd, Lower Fredericktown Amity Rd, Lower Gambier Rd, Old Mansfield, Crystal AVe, Jelloway Rd, Paige Rd, Colopy Rd, Old Delaware, Coshocton Rd, White Rd, Apple Valley Dr, Apple Valley Blvd, Possum St, Sycamore Rd, Toms Rd, ST Rt. 36 just past Mt. Liberty.

Flood in MARION, OHIO
From 18-NOV-17 19:00:00 to 19-NOV-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MEEKER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Moderate to heavy rain fell over Marion County in two waves on November 18th. The first round of rain was during the morning when about an inch and a half fell. By the afternoon another round of showers with another inch to inch and a half fell. Rainfall totals from the area were 3.12 inches in Prospect, 2.50 inches in La Rue, and 2.12 inches in Marion. Widespread overland flooding occurred with numerous road closures. The hardest hit area was in the southern part of the county according to the County Engineer. The runoff resulted in several days of minor flooding along the Scioto River in La Rue, Green Camp, and Prospect.
Some of the roads closed included:
��� Morral Kirkpatrick Road between Ohio 231 and Powell Road, just east of Morral
��� Irvin Shoots Road between Hillman Ford Road and Ohio 423, north of Marion
��� Linn Hipsher Road between Caledonia Northern and Lyons roads, just north of Caledonia
��� Decliff Road between Ohio 95 and Agosta La Rue Road, just west of New Bloomington
��� Hillman Ford Road between Pleasant Hill and Marion Williamsport roads and between Kenton Galion and Pleasant Hill roads, northwest of Marion
��� Pleasant Hill Road between Hillman Ford and Holland roads, northwest of Marion
��� Holland Road between Marion Williamsport Road and Ohio 309, just west of Marion.