Mar 11, 2011
Another major rain event occurred from late on the 9th into the evening hours of the 10th. Rain amounts of 1 to 2 inches were common. Including this episode, the accumulative affects of 5 significant rain events over the upper Ohio River Valley since February 21st, caused the Ohio River to flood. The crest along the Ohio River was mostly 2 to 6 feet above the assigned flood stages. The crest occurred late on the 12th into the morning hours of the 13th. Along many reaches, it was the highest
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 281206). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Wood County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.