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Flash Flood — Huron, OH

May 26, 2009

A front remained nearly stationary across northern Ohio on the afternoon of May 26th. Showers and thunderstorms developed over the area in association with this front. A couple of the thunderstorms became severe. Locally heavy rainfall and flash flooding were reported in Huron County.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 174014). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Huron, OH

This event is one of many recorded floods in Huron County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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