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Flood Waters Return To Findlay

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The city has seen massive flooding in recent years. In 2007 the Blanchard River crested more than 18 feet above flood stage.
7:21AM
April 12, 2013

Some streets in the flood-prone city are under water as the Blanchard River continues to rise.

Findlay Expected To Escape Flooding

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The Blanchard River near Findlay, Ohio
4:29PM
November
29, 2011

Earlier this week forecasters warned of major flooding in Findlay in northwest Ohio, which has seen repeated flooding on the Blanchard River. Now the forecast has been revised and residents and business owners are relieved.

Findlay, Larue Brace For More Flooding

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The city of Findlay has struggled with flooding in recent years, particularly in the downtown area near the Blanchard River.
9:10AM
October
21, 2011

Officials have closed some Findlay streets, although flooding isn’t expected to approach what happened last spring or the record flood of 2007.

Findlay Braces For More Flooding

12:00AM
February
28, 2011

Four years after massive flooding devastated much of the city of Findlay, emergency officials there say the troubled Blanchard River is once again creeping over its banks.

Flooding Reported Across Ohio

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12:00AM
March 20, 2008

It’s an ominous first day of spring across Ohio, as authorities watch rivers that are expected to crest well above flood stage. Already, communities are dealing with swamped homes and submerged roads after several days of heavy rain.

Hancock county officials begin evacuations

12:00AM
February
6, 2008

Emergency officials in the Findlay area have started evacuations in response to teh rising Blanchard River.