May 25, 1997
The Blanchard river at Findlay exceeded its flood stage of 11.0 feet and crested at 13.7 feet at 0535 EST on 05/26/97. Flooding occurred on County Highway 140 and East Main Cross Street. Riverside Park experienced flooding as did the sewage plant. There was also flooding of the downtown area and residences near Eagle and Lyle Creeks.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5601885). 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.