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Flood — Wyandot, OH

Jul 7, 2017

Property Damage
$100K
Flood Cause
Heavy Rain

A cold front approaching the area from Michigan triggered some convection over central Ohio during the midday of the 7th. Dew points were in the 60s and increasing shear supported developing storms. A severe thunderstorm watch was in effect from 10 am through 5 pm. Numerous severe thunderstorm warnings and flood warnings were issued.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 709950). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Wyandot, OH

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

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