A strong upper level system brought abundant moisture into the region, which combined with a cold front to bring heavy rain and flooding along with strong thunderstorms.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 01:28:00 to 26-APR-19 04:28:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads remained closed throughout the county due to flooding.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 01:31:00 to 26-APR-19 04:31:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Numerous roads were closed across much of the county.

Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 01:33:00 to 26-APR-19 04:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

One road was reported closed near New Weston.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 07:07:00 to 26-APR-19 10:07:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads remained closed due to flooding.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 07:14:00 to 26-APR-19 10:14:00 (EST-5)
Location: WAYNESFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Four roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 07:16:00 to 26-APR-19 10:16:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROSSBURG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Several roads were closed due to flooding.

Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 13:35:00 to 26-APR-19 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: PIKEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Flooding was reported on Hunter Road between State Route 118 and Grote Road.

Flood in DARKE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 13:35:00 to 26-APR-19 16:35:00 (EST-5)
Location: NEW WESTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Up to ten feet of water was reported on McFeeley-Petry Road between State Route 118 and Rhynard Fink Road.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 13:09:00 to 26-APR-19 16:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: ST MARYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Flooding was reported throughout the south side of St. Marys, including at the Continental Plant. Water approached the front doors of residences.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 13:25:00 to 26-APR-19 16:25:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were closed countywide.

Flood in AUGLAIZE, OHIO
From 28-APR-19 07:50:00 to 28-APR-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BUCKLAND
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

At least six roads were still closed due to flooding, mainly in the western portions of the county.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 28-APR-19 08:00:00 to 28-APR-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WABASH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Numerous roads were still closed due to flooding. Most were near the Wabash River or Beaver Creek.

Tornado in DARKE, OHIO
From 25-APR-19 21:07:00 to 25-APR-19 21:09:00 (EST-5)
Location: NASHVILLE
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 9.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado first touched down at a residence just northwest of the intersection of Greenville-Nashville Road and Hillgrove-Southern Road. A wood and siding covering over the south-facing porch was lifted over the house and strewn for approximately 150 yards to the northeast. Roof damage also occurred, most likely resulting from the debris coming into contact with the roof. No debris spatter was observed on the opposite side of the house, but the debris remained confined to a narrow path approximately 75 yards wide. The uplift and convergence of the wood and siding porch debris was deemed consistent with damage caused by a 70 mph EF0 tornado.
The tornado then appeared to lift, before causing very minor tree damage along Hillgrove-Southern Road between Greenville-Nashville Road and State Route 502. This damage was likely caused by low-end EF0 winds of no more than 65 mph.
The tornado then lifted again, with evidence of an additional touchdown just east of the State Route 502 and Hillgrove-Southern Road intersection. Two locust trees approximately 18 inches in diameter were snapped, and one pine tree approximately 30 feet tall was uprooted. Minor roof damage also occurred on the nearby house and outbuildings. The locust trees were not completely solid, with some rot in the center of both trees. This damage was deemed consistent with 65-70 mph winds of an EF0 tornado.

Thunderstorm Wind in BUTLER, OHIO
From 25-APR-19 19:58:00 to 25-APR-19 20:08:00 (EST-5)
Location: HAMILTON
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A 20 foot tall tree with a one to two foot base fell down.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, OHIO
From 25-APR-19 21:09:00 to 25-APR-19 21:19:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

One tree was knocked down.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 15:00:00 to 26-APR-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTEZUMA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Houses and trailers in the area of Karafit Road were flooded. Several roads were impassable.

Flood in MERCER, OHIO
From 26-APR-19 15:00:00 to 26-APR-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CELINA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Ohio Route 127 North was completely shut down due to high water.