27' - Homes near the river in Defiance flood and Riverside Avenue is closed by high water.<br><br>25' - Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance flood, and evacuations are necessary.<br><br>23' - Homes on Riverside Avenue in Defiance begin to flood.<br><br>21' - Water gets into backyards of homes on Riverside Avenue. Riverside Park in Defiance begins to flood. Flood water approaches State Route 111 upstream of hydro dam.<br><br>