Blizzard Linked Ohio Farm Losses Top 65 Million
Knox and Darke counties bore the heaviest losses in the killer blizzard that hit Ohio, with county ASCS figures showing $4.0 million and $3.2 million respectively. Statewide damage totaled $65.3 million, including $25.6 million in damaged buildings and equipment, $21.9 million in livestock and milk losses, and $13.8 million in crop damage.
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Allen
Lucas
Washington
Ohio faces record snows and cold in January weather surge
January 1977 and January 1978 mark Ohio’s snowiest and coldest months on record with Cleveland at 42.8 inches and winds peaking at 82 mph during the January 26 blizzard. Low pressure and extreme wind set all time state records as February forecasts call for continued snow and cold with temps in the teens to low 20s.
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Associated Press
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Toledo
Trucker Rescued From Five Day Snow Drift in Ohio
James Truly, 42, survived five days buried in a snowdrift on Ohio 13 during a blizzard. He lost six pounds and endured dehydration while waiting for rescuers as guardsmen cleared the 20 foot drift. His family credited a pickup driver with guiding rescuers to the location after spotting the overturned antenna.
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Cleveland
Ohio 13
Truly
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Donald
Ohio National
Jasper
James
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