Clean-up crews spent the day pulling up carpet and washing down pavement. They're trying to clean up as fast as they can so that businesses can re-open.
Most of the buildings on Main Street have been flooded before. Nick Mosler owns a building that houses several businesses. This is the fourth time he's had to clean up after a flood.
"The only thing I can say about Findlay is this is a can-do community, even in the 2007 flood when we had thousands of homes in water, underwater. The people just rolled up their sleeves and got it done and that's what we're doing again," says Moser.
Business owners are also being cautious because rain is in the forecast this weekend. They're hoping we don't get enough to cause even more flooding problems.
The Blanchard River runs west of Findlay through the Village of Ottawa, so they're dealing with the flooding too. Wednesday morning the river crested at 28.4 feet.
The EMA director says there is water on Main Street there, but so far he's staying positive about possible damage. Emergency management officials hope to get out and survey the town Wednesday night or Thursday.
The Putnam County Red Cross has set up a shelter for Ottawa residents at Trinity United Methodist Church, at Pratt and Main. Also, sandbags are available at the municipal garage on St. Rt. 15 and in the parking lot of the municipal building on Oak St. You must show proof of residency.
The force of the winter floods is still being felt in Tiffin. Although the Sandusky River crested, debris build-up is now causing more flooding throughout the town.
