Low pressure over the upper lakes drifted east into Quebec dragging a cold front through Ohio during the afternoon of June 5th. Warm moist air ahead of the cold front support severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. A severe thunderstorm watch was in place for much of northern Ohio during the afternoon. Rainfall rates were measured around 3 inches per hour in some of the stronger storms. Ground conditions were nearly saturated in advance of these storms due to recent rains the day before, supporting rapid runoff.

Flood in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 14:40:00 to 05-JUN-19 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: OAK HARBOR
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Storms with heavy rain moved into Ottawa County in the afternoon of June 5. Heavy thunderstorms moved into the area around 3 PM lasting for over an hour. By 4 PM over 2 inches of rain had fallen triggering flash flooding in the Oak Harbor area. Waters 3 inches above dump truck door. Oak Harbor on SR19 & Main. Storm drainage was less efficient than normal due to high lake levels at the time, exasperating flood impacts.

Flash Flood in TRUMBULL, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 15:30:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: LOCKWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 125.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy thunderstorms moved into the area around 3 PM lasting for over an hour. By 4 PM over 2 inches of rain had fallen triggering flash flooding in the Johnston and Vernon Township areas. Storm total rainfall was around 2.5 to 3.0 inches. Roads flooding on Route 88 near Johnston Twp, OH where flowing water over  a foot deep was observed.  According to fire department, this is unusual for their area. Occurred on 5800 block of Orangeville Kinsman Road was flooded. Numerous flooded basements in NW Trumbull County. Phillips-Rice Road closed. Walnut Run Creek flooded a home in Cortland.  Laura Lane development flooded for the third time in eight years. Cortland and Bazetta most impacted.

Flash Flood in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 16:03:00 to 05-JUN-19 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: STRONGSVILLE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

Torrential rainfall with rates estimated around 3 inches per hour brought a rapid 1.93��� inches of water to Strongsville between 300 and 430 PM. Flood waters entering building on Prospect Rd. north and south of Lunn Rd. Vehicles stranded at intersection of Lunn and Prospect Rd.

Flash Flood in CUYAHOGA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 18:17:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTLEYVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Torrential rainfall with rates estimated around 3 inches per hour brought a rapid 2��� inches of water to southern Cuyahoga County between 300 and 430 PM. Solon Road was closed due to flooding between Eldridge and Randolph in Bedford Heights with over 3 feet of water at the intersection with a few cars stranded. Liberty Road closed due to flooding at Derby Downs but this area is under construction with the road bed lowered and drains covered.

Flash Flood in PORTAGE, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 18:37:00 to 05-JUN-19 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORAN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: 911 Call Center

St Rt 303 closed from Jefferson to Stone Rd due to flooding in Streetsboro with a depth of 2 to 3 feet, one water rescue made for a stalled car. Cherry St closed at Mogadore Rd. due to flooding in that area. Cars flooded in Kent near the University.

Lakeshore Flood in OTTAWA, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 11:00:00 to 09-JUN-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 200.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Northeast winds on the 5 through the 7th become easterly and increased to 15 to 20 knots on the 8th as low pressure moved into the Ohio Valley. Winds of this strength and a long fetch produced breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet on top of the high lake levels resulting in lakeshore flooding from the Lake Erie Islands and along the Lake Erie shoreline from Toledo to Vermilion. Water levels peaked during the afternoon and evening. Port Clinton sustained additional flooded parking lots lead to closures of businesses on Madison St for 2 to 3 weeks in June due to extreme flooding.  A few businesses were inundated several times.

Lakeshore Flood in ERIE, OHIO
From 05-JUN-19 12:00:00 to 08-JUN-19 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 300.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Northeast winds on the 5 through the 7th become easterly and increased to 15 to 20 knots on the 8th as low pressure moved into the Ohio Valley. Winds of this strength and a long fetch produced breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet on top of the high lake levels resulting in lakeshore flooding from the Lake Erie Islands and along the Lake Erie shoreline from Toledo to Vermilion. Water levels peaked during the afternoon and evening. Vermillion River backed up near the mouth about a quarter to a half mile and flooded Liberty Ave/Route 6. Lake Islands had inundation to area marinas and a few lakeshore roads.