Flash Flood — Williams, Ohio

1996-05-17 · near Williams County, Williams, Ohio

Wider weather episode

Up to ten inches of rain fell across Williams County in a 6 hour period producing serious flooding in many communities in Williams County. The hardest hit communities were Bryan, Ohio and Antwerp, Ohio. Flooding in the county was described as the worst in 70 years. In Antwerp 22 homes were damaged with 11 beyond repair. In Bryan, Ohio water as deep as 8 foot was reported in places with many homes sustaining damage and some beyond repair. Total damage to property, roads and utilities was estimated at 3 million dollars.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5559587. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.