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Monday, May 13, 2013  Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) has introduced a new amendment with hopes of winning the federal funds needed to complete the Blanchard River Flood Mitigation Project.

Thursday, April 11, 2013  Findlay City Schools will open on a 2-hour delay on Friday and numerous roads have been closed as the Blanchard River approaches major flood stage.

Monday, December 10, 2012 

Monday, December 10, 2012  Federal officials are set to roll out flood-control options for the Blanchard River in northwest Ohio.

Monday, August 20, 2012  Blanchard River flooded as recently as March of 2011

Sunday, August 19, 2012  US Army Corps of Engineers is working on a flood prevention plan

Friday, March 18, 2011  As part of National Flood Safety Awareness Week, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor reminded Ohioans that purchasing flood insurance can offset the cost of the damage caused by floods. She encouraged them to purchase flood insurance before another flood hits their area.

Thursday, March 03, 2011  After a week of swollen rivers, more rain is expected on Friday and Saturday as a storm system slowly crosses the area, creating the potential for a second round of flooding.

Monday, February 28, 2011  As floods once again ravage Putnam and Hancock County as the Blanchard River spills over its banks, International Services of Hope (ISOH/IMPACT) is ready to help residents set about cleaning up their property and restoring their lives. ISOH provides flood relief supplies such as cleaning supplies and bottled water to flood victims.