Coverage of Darke County Flood Waters

Hopefully most of the water has receded by now, but the last few days here in Darke County were hairy for some as flooded roadways (and homes) created dangerous situations for motorists and residents. Here's a quick round up of stories covering the high water event.

WDTN: Farms, homes flood in Darke County

WDTN filed this report on how the waters affected our farmers as well as home owners, filed from Ansonia (featuring a guest appearance by Darke County Engineer Jim Surber).


WHIO: Flooding in Ansonia from Tuesday afternoon storm

Here is Steve Baker's report on the flooding in Ansonia, including details of an animal rescue that saved several from the sudden high waters that appeared due to the storms.

The Ansonia Fire Department also shared photos on Facebook of this rescue:

Ansonia firefighters and Rossburg firefighters working together to evacuate farm animals from a farm that flooded near town. Posted by Ansonia Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Meanwhile, some kids in Ansonia were trying to have some fun in the closed roadway when a firetruck passed through, tossing them around in its wake.

Just a little Ansonia entertainment....with Julie Kimmel Kelly Sanning Olivia Marita & Renee Knick. Posted by Kim Trittschuh Klipstine on Tuesday, July 14, 2015

You can also see what creatures washed up in "Scalzi River," a stream which appeared in the yard of Darke County Novelist John Scalzi at his blog.

Do you have your own photos, videos, or stories of the flood water? Comment with them below (no sign in required).