Mar 1, 2022
River flooding continued from February into mid March. During March, the flooding was minor on the Wabash, Little Wabash, and Big Muddy Rivers. Low-lying fields and woodlands near these rivers were inundated, primarily dormant cropland. However, moderate flooding was observed on large portions of the Ohio River. The flooding was caused by several rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms on the 17th of February.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1008435). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Alexander County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.