Jan 1, 2005
Heavy rain and runoff from snowmelt caused extensive flooding in Hancock County the first half of January. Most of the flooding occurred along the Blanchard River but lowland flooding was reported throughout the county. At Findlay, the river first went above the 11 foot flood stage during the morning of January 1st. The river then remained in or just below flood through the 14th. A peak crest of 12.79 feet was recorded on the 13th with a 11.74 foot crest on the 6th. Extensive flooding occur
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5435323). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Hancock County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.