A slow moving upper level low pressure system produced showers and thunderstorms across the Ohio Valley.

Flood in CLARK, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 16:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 17:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: LIMECREST
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

High water was reported on John Street near Clark State Community College.

Flood in LOGAN, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 17:15:00 to 18-MAY-20 18:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: CHEROKEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported on several roads in the Huntsville area.

Flood in CLARK, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 17:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: SPRINGFIELD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was reported on several roads in the Springfield area.

Flood in GREENE, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 17:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CEDARVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported on State Route 72 north of Cedarville.

Flood in CLARK, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 18:00:00 to 18-MAY-20 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: VILLA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A car was stuck in high water on Erter Road. High water was also reported on Villa Road.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 19:00:00 to 18-MAY-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MUDSOCK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

High water was reported on Hilliard Rome Road.

Flood in LICKING, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 19:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CROTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported on School Lane Road near County Line Road.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 21:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MASON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

High water was reported on Bethany Road.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 21:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads were affected by high water in the Carlisle area. Central Avenue was closed due to high water near Sunset Drive.

Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 21:30:00 to 18-MAY-20 22:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: MIDDLETOWN HOOK ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported near Wilson Park at McGee Avenue and Jackson Lane.

Flood in HARDIN, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 22:00:00 to 18-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ADA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A few roads were closed due to high water in the Ada area.

Flood in ADAMS, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENTONVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported in a few areas along State Route 41.

Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 00:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAWARE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Rockcreek Drive was under two to three feet of standing water.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 00:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 01:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRANDVIEW HGTS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A few people were stranded in vehicles in the city of Columbus due to rising water on roadways.

Flood in PICKAWAY, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 03:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CIRCLEVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rising out of Hominy Creek limited access to a few homes off of East Main Street in Circleville.

Flood in PIKE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 03:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: JASPER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Two vehicles stalled in high water on a roadway.

Flood in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 03:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PORTSMOUTH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported along State Route 73.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 03:45:00 to 19-MAY-20 05:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUBER RIDGE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

At least 20 people had to be rescued from homes due to rising water in the area.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 19:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS SO COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Flooding was reported on U.S. 23 at the I-270 interchange.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 19:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

High water was reported on I-71 near Frank Road.

Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 16:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAWARE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northbound U.S. 42 was closed at Shortcut Road due to high water.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: MORROW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Columbia Road was closed due to high water between U.S. 42 and Turtlecreek Road.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Hamilton Road was closed due to high water between State Route 741 and Mason Montgomery Road.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: FRANKLIN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Lower Springboro Road was closed due to high water between East 4th Street and Pioneer Road.

Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: CARLISLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 123 was closed due to high water between Sunset Drive and Welcome Way.

Flood in SCIOTO, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 13:30:00 to 19-MAY-20 14:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: RARDEN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

State Route 73 was closed due to high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 13:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: COLUMBUS SO COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northbound U.S. 23 at I-270 was closed due to high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 13:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: SOUTH COLUMBUS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The right lane of I-71 at Greenlawn Avenue was closed due to high water.

Tornado in MADISON, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 15:49:00 to 18-MAY-20 15:53:00 (EST-5)
Location: LILLY CHAPEL
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Storm Survey

The tornado is believed to have first touched down in a field south of London-Lockbourne Road. Video showed the tornado crossing London-Lockbourne Road and then moving northeast into the Lilly Chapel area. The tornado produced damage along Lilly Chapel-Georgesville Road. One barn was destroyed and metal from the roof was thrown across the road into neighboring yards. Tree damage was also observed along Lilly Chapel-Georgesville Road. The tornado then quickly lifted in a field as no damage was observed along Gerich Lilly Road. Based on the damage, the maximum winds were estimated to be 85 MPH.

Flood in ROSS, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 03:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROXABELL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Water rising out of Little Creek restricted access to a home on Little Creek Road.

Flash Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 06:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: DELAWARE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Residents were evacuated from an apartment complex on Grand Circuit Boulevard due to rising water.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 06:30:00 to 19-MAY-20 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: CINCINNATI
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A person had to be rescued from their car due to swift moving high water.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: GLENDALE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A car was submerged in high water along Glendale Milford Road near the intersection of Wayne Avenue.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 06:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMEWOOD
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Water rescues were needed at a mobile home park near Hamilton Mason Road.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WORTHINGTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Underpass flooding was reported along State Route 161 between Huntley and Proprietors Roads.

Flash Flood in HARDIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 07:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KENTON
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A bridge in Kenton was impassable due to high water.

Flash Flood in HAMILTON, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 07:45:00 to 19-MAY-20 08:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: CRESCENTVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The ramp from I-275 to Mosteller Road was closed due to high water.

Flash Flood in WARREN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 08:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: UNION VLG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

High water was reported on Mason Montgomery Road near the intersection with Hamilton Road.

Flood in CLERMONT, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 08:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: WOODVILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 133 was closed at Martin Road due to high water.

Flood in GREENE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 08:30:00 to 19-MAY-20 09:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: BELLBROOK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 725 was closed due to flooding between Penewit Road and Lower Bellbrook Road.

Flood in LICKING, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 09:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 10:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: HOMER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 661 was closed near Homer Road due to high water.

Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 10:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: AFRICA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 3 at Big Walnut Road was closed due to high water.

Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 09:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIVERLEA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Athletic fields and a pavilion were flooded at Thomas Worthington High School.

Flood in DELAWARE, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 10:15:00 to 19-MAY-20 11:15:00 (EST-5)
Location: GALENA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

State Route 3 at Lewis Center Road was closed due to flooding.

Flash Flood in BUTLER, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 10:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: RIALTO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

All of the businesses along Windisch Road were evacuated due to rising water along Mill Creek, affecting about 1000 individuals.

Flash Flood in FRANKLIN, OHIO
From 19-MAY-20 01:00:00 to 19-MAY-20 02:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: PRICE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A stranded vehicle along Hamilton Road was swept away in rising flood waters, leading to a fatality. F48VE.

Flood in MONTGOMERY, OHIO
From 18-MAY-20 22:00:00 to 18-MAY-20 23:00:00 (EST-5)
Location: KREITZER CORNER
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

High water was reported on U.S. Route 35 near Preble County Line Road.