A stationary front supported widespread showers and thunderstorms across northern and central Ohio. During the overnight of June 16th into the morning of the 17th heavy showers developed along this boundary. Warm and humid conditions with precipitable water values around 1.75-2.0��� supported very efficient rainfall with rainfall rates exceeding 3 inches per hour. Three day totals in this area were 3 to 6 inches with saturated ground conditions and already swollen rivers and creeks. The National Weather Service had a flood watch in effect for the entire region.  Numerous flash floods on the 16th and continued wet ground conditions supported rapid runoff with the rainfall during the early morning of the 17th. The additional rainfall 1.5 to 2.5 inches triggered flash floods and significant river flooding across the Tuscarawas watershed. Hundreds of homes and businesses in southern Summit County were flooded in Norton, Barberton, Clinton, New Franklin, and Copley Township. Canal Fulton (Stark County), Rittman (Medina and Wayne County), Chippewa Lake (Medina County), and Massillon (Stark County) also sustained major damage.

Flash Flood in MEDINA, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 04:38:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LAFAYETTE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Flooding at Wadsworth Airport after receiving 5.28��� of rain over 3 days, 4.20��� in 2 hours ending on the morning of the 17th. At least one home sustained significant flood damage. At Chippewa Lake officials reported significant flooding in which Kennard and Lake Roads were closed.
Other Road Closures- County Highway 50, Chippewa Road, between County Highway 19, Lake Road, and Township Highway 85, Ballash Road, in Lafayette Township;
County Highway 52, Bear Swamp Road, between County Highway 75, Fixler Road, and state Route 162 in Sharon Township;
Kennard Road, between Lake Road and Westfield Landing;
County Highway 35, Friendsville Road, from County Highway 91, Garman Road south to the Wayne County line in Westfield Township;
County Highway 46, Seville Road, between County Highway 15, Westfield Road, and Township Highway 57, Leroy Road, in Westfield Township;
County Highway 15, Westfield Road, north to the Wayne County line to Township Road 91, Garman Road, in Westfield Township;
County Highway 91, Garman Road, in Westfield Township;
County Highway 90, Willow Road, between Township Road 73, Garden Isle Road, and County Highway 34, Franchester Drive, in Harrisville Township.

Flash Flood in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 04:10:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: NANKIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Bailey Lakes Fire Department reports several locations of Route 511 flooded and impassable near Nakin. Three water rescues conducted.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 04:25:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BARBERTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 750.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Barberton is at the headwaters of the Tuscarawas watershed and receives water from 3 additional tributaries; the Wolf Creek, Mud Run, and Hudson Run. On the morning of the 17th these basins received an estimated 3 inches of. The heaviest rain fell after 4 AM with severe flooding starting by 5 AM. June was a particularly wet month with around 2 inches of rain having fallen on the 16th. This enhanced runoff and made already swollen creeks overrun their banks on the 17th.  Barberton is in a low area, so in addition to the rain the city receives, rain from surrounding areas flows into it, slowly putting the small city underwater. Up to three feet of 04water submerged some streets and up to six feet flooded many basements. The most significant impacts were from the Wolf Creek which flows south through Barberton. Flooding on 14th Street Northwest had up to 6 feet of water in their basements. Barber Road off ramp from I-76 was closed due to flooding. Miller Road between Brecksville and Barr Road, another main thruway was closed due to flooding. Several home and business owners were evacuated.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 07:30:00 to 17-JUN-19 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Kungle Road bridge collapsed south of Barberton in the Chippewa Creek tributary around 830 AM.

Flash Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 03:51:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MONTROSE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Pigeon Creek flooded homes near Springfield and Knox avenues in northwest Akron and Copley Township. Pigeon Creek inundated near 100 year, or 1 percent recurrence flood levels on the 17th. Pigeon Creek in eastern Barberton and northwest Akron received and estimated 5 inches of rain and resulted in over 100 year, or 1 percent recurrence flood levels.  Akron Canton airport measured 4.63��� of rain on the morning of the 17th.

Flood in SUMMIT, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 10:00:00 to 17-JUN-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MOGADORE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Minor flooding Melanie Lake swimming park along Canton Road in Springfield Township has widespread flooding due to the heavy rains that hit southern Summit County during the week ending on the 17th.

Flood in MEDINA, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 06:00:00 to 19-JUN-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMETOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 12.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The Chippewa Creek, a tributary for the Tuscarawas River measured an estimated 7.34��� between the 11th and 17th of June, again with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th.  Heavy rain over the headwaters of the Tuscarwas River were averaged 7.65��� for from June 11 through the 17th, with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. The Tuscarawas River basin average rainfall for June 11 through June 17th was 7.58��� with 3 to 5��� falling during the 16th and 17th. As a result of concurrent major flooding on the tributary Chippewa Creek and the headwaters of the Tuscarawas River resulted in a flood near the 0.2 percent or 500 year flood level at the confluence in Canal Fulton and Clinton. Downstream of Canal Fulton the Tuscarawas River reached a near 1 percent recurrence flood, or 100 year event in the City of Massillon.
The Chippewa Creek, a headwater to the Tuscwarawa River in Medina and Wayne Counties, came out of its banks on the 16th. The additional rain on the 17th cause the river to overtop the gage, with a height estimated at 10.53 feet around 10 am on the 17th. The USGS field crew was able to estimate flows exceeding 1450 cfs, making it the most significant flood since the gage was installed in 2001. Rainfall estimates for the watershed were 7.34��� between the June 11th and 17th, with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. The Chippewa Creek confluence with the Tuscarawas River occurs in Rittman in Wayne County. Rittman sustained significant damages from the flooded Chippewa Creek.
In Clinton the flood waters at the confluence of the Chippewa Creek and Tuscarawas River produced between a 1 and a 0.2 percent flood levels, also known respectively as a 100 and 500 year flood plain. The majority of the impacts occurred along Main Street and North Street west of Donnenwirth Street with two to three feet deep on part of Main Street and six to eight feet deep on North Street. Most of the floodplain was part of the Erie Canal park system and trails, but at least 5 homes were surrounded and partially inundated by flood waters. Two businesses on Main Street did have an estimated 2 feet of water on the first floor, one of which was an auto repair shop with about 20 vehicles inundated with up to 3 feet of water. 25 people have been forced out of their homes or businesses. Flood levels were the worst since the flood of 1913, exceeding the floods of 1969 and 1977. Luna Lake levels rose by almost 4 feet in the month of June, resulting in widespread flooding of over a dozen homes and cabins along the lakeshore during the week of the 18th resulting the worst flooding since 1978.

Flood in STARK, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 11:00:00 to 22-JUN-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CANAL FULTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 7.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

Heavy rain over the headwaters of the Tuscarwas River were averaged 7.65��� for from June 11 through the 17th, with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. The Tuscarawas River basin average rainfall for June 11 through June 17th was 7.58��� with 3 to 5��� falling during the 16th and 17th. As a result of concurrent major flooding on the tributary Chippewa Creek and the headwaters of the Tuscarawas River resulted in a flood near the 0.2 percent or 500 year flood level at the confluence in Canal Fulton and Clinton. Downstream of Canal Fulton the Tuscarawas River reached a near 1 percent recurrence flood, or 100 year event in the City of Massillon.
In Canal Fulton, just downstream of Clinton, flood levels were higher than a 1 percent or 100 year flood, but less than a .2 percent or 500 year flood level. It was the worst since 1913 flood levels. Most of the flood waters were captured between the railroad tracks to the west and inundated mainly recreational and park areas on the east side of the river. At least 3 home had inundation on a first floor, dozens of others had inundation of basements. One neighborhood of 30 homes was cut off due to flooding on the only access road Millhaven Road. These homes were cut off for about a week before flood waters receded enough to allow passage.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 04:00:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RITTMAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 250.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

State of Emergency declared in Rittman due to flooding on June 17.  Flash flooding stranded cars and closed the city���s only grocery store in Rittman. Around 5 a.m. the Landis Ditch, which runs past the Rittman Shopping Center, breached its banks and quickly flooded the above streets and flooded the businesses in the plaza including the Rittman IGA. The Chippewa Creek also exceeded its banks at a 100 year level, about 8 feet above normal. Water was approximately 3.5 feet deep on Whitman Road between Porr and the railroad tracks. Numerous vehicles stalled in flood waters and needed water rescues. Most flood damages occurred along Main Street and along Industrial and Ohio avenues by Marathon, with the worst areas landing around Seneca and State streets. A couple families were cut off from their homes as a result of the flooding. Flood waters receded by 1130 am.

Flash Flood in WAYNE, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 06:45:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DOYLESTOWN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 80.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Flooding of residents across Doylestown including several road closures. Flooding was caused by overland flooding and not river flooding.

Flood in STARK, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 21:00:00 to 21-JUN-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASSILLON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.20M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

The Chippewa Creek, a tributary for the Tuscarawas River measured an estimated 7.34��� between the 11th and 17th of June, again with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th.  Heavy rain over the headwaters of the Tuscarwas River were averaged 7.65��� for from June 11 through the 17th, with 3 to 5 inches falling on the 16th and 17th. The Tuscarawas River basin average rainfall for June 11 through June 17th was 7.58��� with 3 to 5��� falling during the 16th and 17th. As a result of concurrent major flooding on the tributary Chippewa Creek and the headwaters of the Tuscarawas River resulted in a flood near the 0.2 percent or 500 year flood level at the confluence in Canal Fulton and Clinton. Downstream of Canal Fulton the Tuscarawas River reached a near 1 percent recurrence flood, or 100 year event in the City of Massillon.
11 AM On June 18th, the flood gauge was 14.82 ft. which made it the fourth highest recording since 1913. Massillon is a City protected by  extensive levee systems through most of the town. Therefore most of the city is not impacted by flood waters until major flood stage. Near 3rd St. ad Lake Ave there is water up to the foundation of 3-6 homes, water over 3rd SW St., and water up to the bottom of the bridge of Lake Ave. Further downstream in Navarre flood waters covered Center Street NW and Ohio Street SW (U.S. Route 62), a major thruway.

Flash Flood in ASHLAND, OHIO
From 17-JUN-19 03:24:00 to 17-JUN-19 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: POLK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 120.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Redhaw Creek in Polk washed out portion of Route 800 and flooded County Road 175. Wolf Run Creek flooded Route 700 in Polk. 3.74��� rainfall measured in Sullivan as of the morning of the 17th.