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Flood — Allen, OH

Jun 16, 2015

Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

The edge of strong high pressure was situated over northwestern Ohio as a series of disturbances moved into the region. In addition, the remnants of a tropical system added to already abundant moisture to set the stage for isolated severe storms and several rounds of torrential rainfall for parts of northwestern Ohio. Rainfall rates of two to three inches per hour were common with the stronger cells, allowing 5 day rain totals in some areas to exceed eight inches. Widespread high water was repor

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 593454). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Allen, OH

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

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