Jan 5, 2007
An area of strong low pressure moved northeast across northern Ohio during the evening hours of January 5th, 2007. Moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied this storm system. Most of northern Ohio saw between one and two inches of rainfall on the 5th and 6th with localized amounts up to three inches reported. Runoff from this heavy rainfall caused streams and rivers in northern Ohio to rapidly rise. Moderate to major flooding was reported at several locations.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 13007). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Lorain County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.