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Friday, April 12, 2013  Flood waters on the Blanchard River are extremely high as hard rainfall has increased the threat of flooding in the area.

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.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Warm temperatures on Saturday may have been a sweet treat to many people, but the warmup has lead to a big and fast melt of the snow.

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

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  The only earthen levee along the troublesome Blanchard River in Findlay is no longer recognized as viable for flood control.

Friday, May 27, 2011  Another round of heavy rains and thunderstorms has caused high water and flooding across northwest Ohio, causing several roads to be closed.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  Hancock County Chapter of the American Red Cross is prepared to open an emergency shelter if needed.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011  A Northwest Ohio community with a troublesome river is bracing for another major flood, less than two months after the last one.

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.

Friday, March 04, 2011  The United Way of Hancock County has established a flood relief fund at Fifth Third Bank to assist in the cleanup and reubilding efforts int eh region following this week's floods in the county.

Wednesday, March 02, 2011  In hard-hit Findlay, the swollen Blanchard River is expected to drop below flood level on Wednesday.

Tuesday, March 01, 2011  Officials in Findlay say the Blanchard River is to rise to 17 feet Tuesday morning, and is not expected to fall below flood stage until late Tuesday night.

Monday, February 28, 2011  Hancock County is under a level 3 weather emergency for all Hancock County roads along the Blanchard River and Eagle Creek as of 10:00 AM Monday. Level 3 means that only emergency personnel and those who provide essential services are allowed on the roadways.

Monday, February 28, 2011  The city of Findlay has alerted residents to the potential of rising waters in hopes that they would take precautions to protect their property.

Thursday, December 16, 2010  A panel of northwest Ohio judges has ruled against creating a special six-county entity to oversee flood control along the Blanchard River.